Harvey Glance facts for kids
Glance in 1980
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | March 28, 1957 Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Died | June 13, 2023 (aged 66) Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 150 lb | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprint, long jump | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Auburn Tigers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 yd – 9.4 (1975) 100 m – 10.05 (1985) 200 m – 20.25 (1983) LJ – 7.87 m (1977) |
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Harvey Edward Glance (born March 28, 1957 – died June 12, 2023) was a super-fast American runner. He was known for his amazing sprint skills. Harvey won many gold medals with his teammates in relay races. These wins included the 1976 Summer Olympics, the Pan American Games in 1979 and 1987, and the World Championships in 1987.
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Harvey Glance's Running Career
Harvey Glance was a very talented sprinter. In 1976, he ran the 100-meter race so fast that he matched the world record twice! This happened first in Columbia, South Carolina, and then a month later in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
College Success
While studying at Auburn University, Harvey became a college champion. He won the 100-meter race at the NCAA championships in both 1976 and 1977. He also won the 200-meter race in 1976. His times in the 100-meter race in 1976 were even world junior records!
Olympic Dreams and Medals
Harvey was the fastest in the 100-meter race at the 1976 U.S. Olympic Trials. At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, he finished fourth in the 100-meter race. This was a bit disappointing for him. However, he then ran the first part of the 4 × 100-meter relay race. His team won the gold medal!
In 1979, at the Pan American Games, Harvey won a silver medal in the 100-meter race. He also helped his team win another gold medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay.
Overcoming Challenges
Harvey qualified for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He finished second in the 100-meter race. However, the United States decided not to go to those Olympics. Instead, he competed in the Liberty Bell Classic. There, he won a silver medal in the 100-meter race and a gold medal in the relay. Because he couldn't go to the Olympics, he received a special Congressional Gold Medal.
He continued to win gold medals in the 4 × 100-meter relay. These wins included the 1985 Athletics World Cup, the 1987 Pan American Games, and the 1987 World Championships.
Harvey Glance: A Coach and Mentor
After his amazing running career, Harvey Glance became a successful coach.
Starting as a Coach
He first worked as an assistant coach at Auburn University from 1990 to 1991. Later, he became the head coach there.
Leading the Crimson Tide
In 1997, Harvey became the head track and field coach at the University of Alabama. He helped make the 'Crimson Tide' team one of the best college teams in the USA. He was great at attracting top athletes to the university. One famous athlete he coached was Kirani James. Kirani became a world champion in the 400-meter race in 2011 and an Olympic champion in 2012.
Coaching Team USA
Harvey also coached for Team USA at the national level. He took on many important roles:
- In 1994, he coached the World Junior Team in Lisbon, Portugal.
- In 1997, he coached at the World University Games in Sicily, Italy.
- In 1999, he coached at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada.
- In 2003, he was an assistant coach for Team USA at the World Championships in Paris, France.
- In 2006, he coached the World Junior Team in Beijing, China.
- In 2008, he was an assistant coach for Team USA at the Olympic Games.
- In 2009, he was the men's head coach for Team USA at the World Championships in Berlin, Germany.
Awards and Retirement
In 1996, Harvey was honored by being added to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. In 2008, he received the Congressional Gold Medal of Freedom. This was a very special award for his achievements.
In April 2011, Harvey announced he would retire from his coaching role at Alabama. After retiring, he continued to coach Kirani James personally. He helped Kirani become an Olympic champion.
Harvey Glance's Personal Life
Harvey Glance was born in Phenix City, Alabama. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wheller Glance. He went to Central High School in Phenix City. There, his drivers' education teacher, Joe Henderson, helped him with track. Mr. Henderson saw Harvey's special talent.
After high school, Harvey earned a degree in Health & Human Performance from Auburn University.
Harvey always saw his potential as a coach. He even volunteered to coach in Arizona while he was still an athlete. He believed in giving back to the community. As a student, he often visited a veterans hospital. He was also chosen as one of five student-athletes from the 1976 Olympics team to meet the President of the United States. His coach, Mel Rosen, was very proud of him. He said, "Harvey's what I call world-class – as an athlete and as a man."
Harvey Glance passed away from a heart attack in Mesa, Arizona, on June 12, 2023. He was 66 years old.
Rankings of a Top Sprinter
Experts from Track and Field News ranked Harvey Glance among the best sprinters. He was ranked in both the 100-meter and 200-meter sprint events. This was over an amazing 12 seasons, from 1976 to 1987.
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See also
In Spanish: Harvey Glance para niños
