#618 Trading the Microphone for the Starting Line - Featuring Larry Bailey

Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life · Nov 5, 2026 · 31m

Larry Bailey's love of sports began in a small Oregon town, where he was called up to the fifth- and sixth-grade track team while still in third grade. A standout runner and football player, he went on to become a district champion in the 800 meters and later played football at the University of Oregon. Although a successful 25-year career in television news and sports broadcasting shifted his focus from competing to covering athletes, Larry eventually rediscovered his passion for running after retirement.

Today, he continues to challenge himself through road races, track events, and the…