B. 1900-08-11, Gainesville, Texas, USA; D. 1943-07-21
Track and Field (2 gold, 2 silver)
| 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | HP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | gold | fifth | 7400 | |
| 200 m | silver | silver | SF:4th | 8328 |
| 4x100 m Relay | gold | 1600 | ||
| 17328 |
At Antwerpen, he won the 100m by jumping to the finishing line.
During WW2, he became a hero in the marine corps, and they named a ship after
him after his death.
Olympic Competitor nr 3362
Written 2000-11-28 - last modified 2011-08-15
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