Institutions: UCLA

Bob Larson, four-time National Coach of the Year (track and field - '87-'88-'95; cross country - '80), retired in 2000 as the UCLA men's track and field and cross country head coach. He directed the Bruin men's track and field program for 15 seasons and the cross country team for 21. He led the Bruins to two NCAA outdoor championships ('87-'88); second place in '95, third place in '96, fourth place in '97, and sixth place in '98, along with nine Pacific Ten titles in 13 Years. He was the Pac-10 Track & Field Coach of the Year nine times. In 1997, Larsen was inducted into the Mt. SAC Relays Coaches Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the California Community College Cross Country and Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame.