2012 Hall of Champions Inductees
Harry Nelson*

Harry Nelson*

Year: 2012
Team: Track & Field

Harry Nelson is regarded as one of the finest collegiate sprinters in LBCC history. In 1954, he set LBCC and conference records in the 100 and 220-yard dashes on his way to earning All-Metropolitan Conference honors. He was also a member of the school-record setting 440 and 880-yard relay teams. In 1954, Nelson was named the nation’s best 220 yard junior college and university-level sprinter. Nelson went on to become a member of the 1956 Canadian Olympic team and also competed for Canada at the 1955 Pan-American Games. His all-time best record times include 9.4 in the 100, 20.5 in the 220, and 15.02 in the 110-yard hurdles.

* - Emeritus Inductee