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Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's Hawks
Saint Joseph's Hawks

Hall of Fame

Jim Norris

Biography

Was a NCAA Qualifier at 1500 meters and anchored the distance medley relay team... Was named All-East at 1500 meters, mile, and 3000 meters... Placed second in the mile at the Millrose Game and ICAAAAs in 1985... Set school records for 1500 meter indoor (still stands) and 3000 meters... Norris also ran the anchor leg of six still-standing school relay teams: indoor 4x800, distance medley, and outdoor 4x800, 4x1500, 4x1600 and distance medley... He won the 1500 at the A-10 Indoor Championships and Olympic Invitational in 1985... He was a key performer on SJU's first Big 5 Cross Country championship team... He also competed internationally on six USA teams, including 1991 World Championships... Native of Audubon, Pa. and graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School.