Francie Larrieu-Smith, De Anza College Inducted: 2003 Francie Larrieu-Smith, born in Palo Alto, California, is one of the most accomplished female athletes of our time. In 1991, she was selected by Runner’s World magazine as “The Most Versatile Runner of the Quarter Century.” It is easy to see why: During her career, Larrieu-Smith set 36 U.S. records and set 12 World Bests in distances ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 meters. She captured 19 USA Track and Field National Championship titles and participated on five Olympic teams, including the 1992 team, where she was selected by her teammates to serve as flag bearer for the Opening Ceremonies in Barcelona. Larrieu-Smith is a member of several distinguished halls, including the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, the Long Distance Running Hall of Fame, the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame and the City of San Jose Sports Hall of Fame. Larrieu-Smith currently serves as the head coach of the women’s and men’s cross country and track and field teams at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.