James O'Shanna Morton

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City of Residence: Springfield State: MA Date of Birth: 11/15/1954 Born Raised: Madison, Wisconsin Occupation: Administrator/Teacher Former Occupations: Lawyer Family: One son and longtime partner (Dawn) Hobbies and Interests: Dance, Work, Travel, Reading, Fitness HS Track: Yes HighSchool and Events: James Madison Memorial H.S. in Madsion, WI; ran the 800, mile and 2 mile, but loved the 440. College Track: No HS-College Achievements: Ran a 4:30 mile in the 10th grade and a 1:57 half mile as an junior in high school. Age Started Masters: 49 Masters Achievements: All American in the 400 and 800 meters as a 49 year old. Ran the 400M in 54.46 and the 800M in 2:06.4. Track Club: Mass Velocity Track Club Any Injuries: Hamstring and patella tendonitis; however, I am currently recovering from donating 60% of my liver to my best friend. The surgery occurred in October, 2005. Reasons Goals for Sprinting: I love to run. My goal is to run the 400 hurdles; to run the 400M in under 52.0, and to run the 800M in under 2:02.