DIGGING FOR
THE GOLD
Ray Armstead is no stranger to
success. As a high school athlete, Ray had never competed in
track and field until his senior year. His love for
competition came from basketball. In high school, Ray never
dreamed of becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist in track and
field. But in his senior year he decided to give it a
whirl. Unknown to himself, track and field events would
prove themselves to be quit rewarding. Since that time,
Ray's tremendous energy and enthusiasm have led to a host of
achievements including an Olympic Gold in 1984. Ray brings a
myriad of success principles to the stage which give audience
members a burst of motivation. Determined to share his
principles of success, Ray embarked on a journey to touch the
lives of our youth as well as adults. His presentations on
teamwork, leadership and motivation inspire audiences to take
action and work diligently to achieve whatever dreams they strive
for. Ray will also tell you that preparation and
sacrifice are the keys to victory in any endeavor. The story
of Ray Armstead offers inspiration and brings forth renewed
commitment from those who listen to his incredible journey to an
Olympic Gold.
Ray Armstead played
basketball at Northwest High School in St. Louis and didn't begin
his track career until he was a senior. He was the Public High
League champion in the high jump and the 400-yard dash, setting a
conference record in the 400. He enrolled at Truman State
University and earned All-American honors three times. Mr.
Armstead was a three-time MIAA conference indoor champion in
the 400 and held the conference record with a time of 48.03. He
won the MIAA conference outdoor title three times in the 400,
setting a conference record of 46.59. He established the school
record in the 600 with a time of 1:08.69. He served as team
captain three seasons. At the 1984 Southeast Missouri State Pepsi
Invitational he qualified for the 400 at the summer Olympic
trials. As an unknown at the trials, Mr. Armstead finished fourth
in the finals of the 400 qualifying him for a spot on the 4x400
meter relay team in the Olympic games at Los Angeles. Running the
second leg in the relay with Sunder Nix, Alonzo Babers and Antonio
McKay, he turned in a time of 43.97. The foursome won the gold in
a time of 2:57.91-at that time the second fastest time ever and
the fastest ever at that altitude.
Ray Armstead has achieved one
of the most recognized titles in the world of sports. The
Olympic Gold Medal. Ray has been a marquis athlete most of
his life and has crossed over to become a marquis speaker who has
an incredible story on how to achieve success. His
dedication to students and adults to pursue their incredible
journey is of great importance. Ray's journey to the 1984
Summer Olympics will inspire, motivate and ignite a fire
within. Ray travels the country sharing his story to
students, corporations and associations. This is a must see
keynote address.
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