Perry (Athlete) 2010
Ron Davis re-wrote the record books during his career at Perry High school, and 45 years later some of those marks still stand.
In 1965 Ron won the long jump, the 60 yard low hurdles, and the 50 yard dash, all with record setting performances at the State Indoor. Perry finished 2nd in the team race, with Davis scoring all of their points. At the state outdoor meet he won the 100, 220, 440 and the 180 yard low hurdles.
During his illustrious high school career Ron held seven Iowa High School records, two National Federation Records and Class 3A all time bests in the 100 yard dash and the 180 low hurdles. His 200 and 400 times still stand as Perry school records.
Upon graduation, Ron took his talents to Northeast Missouri State University, now Truman State, in Kirksville, Missouri and he never missed a beat. He graduated in 1969 as a four time All American, twice each in the 440 yard dash and the mile relay. The 4×4 and 4×2 teams he ran on still hold school records.
When asked to describe his contributions to track and field, Ron said, “I have a true love and devotion to the sport. At the time I thought I contributed all I had, not realizing I had so much more.”
Ron is now a retired Hennepin County juvenile probation officer, currently residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife Beverly. They have 2 adult children, Ron and Netrea and four grandchildren, Willie, Summer, Ty and Kyra. Ron is honored to be the son of Gail Davis, a citizen of Perry and an outstanding athlete in his own right. Gail is 95 and can still be spotted at most Perry High School sporting events.
In 2006 the Perry Relays was renamed the Davis Relays as a tribute to the Davis family for the contributions they have made too their hometown and its athletic programs.