Attended Ventura High School where he was a standout member of the track team.
Attended U.S.C. on a track scholarship.
1952
Placed 2nd in the 220 in C.I.F. finals.
Placed 5th in the state championships.
1956
Southern California Track and Field Athlete of the Year.
Ran for the Los Angeles Striders track team for nine years.
1964
Co-captain of United States – Russia track meet in Los Angeles, California.
Co-holder of the world record in the 400 meters in 44.9 seconds.
Member of the U.S. Olympic Team.
Won two gold medals in 400 meters and 1600 meters relay at the Tokyo Games.
Southern California Athlete of the Year.
Elected to Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame in Track and Field.
1965
Poli Stadium in Ventura renamed Larrabee Stadium.
Member of the U.S. Olympic Spirit Team.