Francie Larrieu Smith (1992) - Hall of Fame - Long Beach State University Athletics

Francie Larrieu Smith

Induction:
1992

A 1977 graduate of Long Beach State, Smith has earned a berth on five U.S. Olympic teams, including the 1972 squad when she was 17. She was also on the 1976, 1980 (boycott team), 1988 and 1992 teams. Primarily a 1,500-meter runner early in her career, Smith ran the 10,000 meters in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, finishing fifth. This summer she represented the United States in the marathon, finishing 13th at age 39. She carried the American flag during opening ceremonies in Barcelona.