Juris Luzins

Juris Luzins (Latvian: Juris Luziņš; born June 22, 1947)[4] is a retired American middle-distance runner of Latvian descent. He won the national 800 m title in 1971[2] and placed second in 1969.[3] He missed the 1972 Olympics due to an injury, and later raced professionally.[1]

Juris Luzins
Personal information
Born (1947-06-22) June 22, 1947
Virginia, U.S.[1]
Alma materUniversity of Florida[1]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)800 m, mile
ClubU.S. Marines[2]
Florida Track Club[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 m – 1:45.2 (1971)
Mile – 3:58.2 (1972)[3]

Luzins married in 1973, divorced in 1975, and remarried later. In December 1976 he earned a master's degree in architecture from the University of Florida and later worked as an architect in Gainesville, Florida.[1]

References

  1. Juris Luzins Interview. urbanoasis.org
  2. USA Outdoor Track & Field Champions Men's 800 m. usatf.org
  3. Juris Luzins. trackfield.brinkster.net
  4. Juris Luzins. all-athletics.com
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