ron thorne
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inducted 2006 |
Speedy Ron Thorne came to UM in the Fall of 1993, after a stellar junior college career at San Jacinto CC in Pasadena, Texas. While at San Jacinto, Thorne excelled as an all-around track and field star. He earned JUCO All American honors in Indoor 500 meter, Outdoor 800 meter and the 4X4 relay, where he ran the anchor leg. A native of Barbados, West Indies, Thorne looked to the University of Miami to complete his academic and athletic career close to home. He was thrilled to become a Hurricane and have a chance to live and study in Miami, home to a large West Indian community.
Thorne made the most of his two-year UM Career. He earned two degrees, graduating with both a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1995. Thorne also became the first Hurricane to earn All-American honors for men's indoor track and field, doing so in the 800 meter event. Thorne was named the BIG EAST's most outstanding track and field performer in 1995.
Thorne made the most of his two-year UM Career. He earned two degrees, graduating with both a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1995. Thorne also became the first Hurricane to earn All-American honors for men's indoor track and field, doing so in the 800 meter event. Thorne was named the BIG EAST's most outstanding track and field performer in 1995.