About
Four-time track and field gold medalist who for several decades, was the only male to win Olympic titles in both sprinting and hurdling events.
Before Fame
He was drafted into the Army during World War II.
Trivia
He also participated in the Jewish version of the Olympics, called the Maccabiah Games.
Family Life
He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, with his parents.
Associated With
He was inspired to take up athletics by Jesse Owens, another Cleveland-born track star.
