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Lance Melvin Larson (July 3, 1940 – January 19, 2024) was an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and world record-holder in four events. Early years. Lance Melvin Larson was born in Monterey Park, California, and attended El Monte High School.
Feb 9, 2024 · Lance Larson, a champion Southern California swimmer whose apparent victory in the 100-meter freestyle race at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome was snatched away within minutes by the chief...
Jan 23, 2024 · Lance Larson was a two-time Olympic medalist, a world record holder in the 100 fly and the 200 IM, and a USC legend. He passed away on January 19, 2024, after a long and accomplished life in swimming and dentistry.
Jan 25, 2024 · Lance Larson was an Olympic champion swimmer who was ultimately awarded a silver medal instead of gold in what is considered one of the most controversial calls in modern swimming history.
Lance Larson is an award winning Director, Writer, Producer & Editor represented by the United Talent Agency and Heroes and Villains Entertainment/Management. Lance is a quarter-finalist for the 2023 Academy Nicholl Fellowships for his script, Horn Bird.
Lance Larson is a filmmaker with credits in short films, commercials, music videos and TV shows. He is a quarter-finalist for the 2023 Academy Nicholl Fellowships and directed the feature film Deadland, which premiered at SXSW 2023.
Jan. 23—For 15 glorious minutes at Rome's Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto on the opening night of the swimming competition, Lance Larson was celebrated as an Olympic champion.
