Vice president, Burbank long dashmen

Name: Jim Gillis, rjgillis@pepperdine.edu

Born: August 13, 1949, in Hollywood, California, USA

Occupation: Purchasing manager, commercial artist, fine artist

Home: Burbank, California, USA

All-time T&F bests: In high school: 23.5 in 220y and 51.2 in 440y.

Masters achievements: Jim wrote in early 1997: "I only recently found out that there was such a thing as a masters. I am training seriously now to participate. . . . My first timed (400m) in January was 80 flat. By the end of January I was down to 72.5 and I haven't yet cranked it all the way down. I want to be in the 60s before I start to race."

Trivia: Jim's first race was April 19, 1997. Results to be posted.

CEO's note: Sprint endurance comes slowly, especially after a long layoff. But with proper care, Jim should master the art of the long dash again.

See Nedstats for very detailed information on visits since July 8, 1998.

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