Indiana Mourns Loss of Former Big Ten Champion

8/5/2016 1:53:00 PM | Cross Country, Track and Field

The Hoosier Track and Field community was again saddened by the passing of a former Big Ten Champion. James Lambert passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the age of 83.

Lambert exceled on the Cross Country circuit during his four year run at Indiana. He was named to the All American Team from 1952, 1953 and 1955. In 1954 he was the Big Ten champion in Cross Country. He was the high school coach and mentor to future Indiana All-American Chris Powers.

James is survived by his wife, Judy, of over 61 years and his three children: Shonet, Thom and Mary Beth.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 6 at the High Street United Methodist Church in Muncie, Ind. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There will be a Run/Walk in Lambert's honor on Saturday as well. The run will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the Muncie Central High School track for anyone interested.