Bill Carson earned many major distinctions in his 40 years as East Carolina’s track and field coach, but very likely at or near the top is the fact he did it his way, even when it landed him on the highway.

Carson summarized at Wednesday’s Greater Greenville Sports Club luncheon a career characterized and driven by an insatiable desire to train world class sprinters for the world stage, but also to create chances for eastern North Carolina kids to succeed athletically and academically at ECU.

The first story he told, detailing his coaching trek to the world junior championships in Italy, was the perfect illustration of Carson’s relentless pursuit.

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