George Eastment, USTFCCCA Special Inductee

George Eastment was the head track & field coach at Manhattan College from 1946-63, during which time his teams won 38 Metropolitan titles and ten IC4A crowns.

In addition to his successful teams, Eastment coached a number of outstanding individuals and relays. One of his 2-mile relay teams set the world indoor record in 1961 on an 11 lap-to-the-mile track. Another 2-mile relay later broke the world indoor record on a 12 lap-to-the-mile track. Among the individuals he coached were Lindy Remigino, 1952 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 100m and 4×100m, and Lou Jones, former world record holder in the 400m and 1956 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 4×400m for Jamaica.

Eastment also served as President of the track coaches association from 1957-58 and coached the U.S. team in its first-ever dual meet with the Soviet Union. He also served as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic coaching staff. Eastment is honored in the Manhattan College Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements.