About
Sprinter who won two gold medals in the 1968 Olympics, one in the 100 meters and one in the 4x100-meter relay. For 15 years, he held the 100-meter world record. He also played for the NFL for 3 years.
Before Fame
He played baseball at McClymonds High School in California.
Trivia
He was the first sprinter to officially run the 100 meters in less than 10 seconds, clocking in at 9.95 in 1968. In 1970, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Family Life
He was born in Dumas, Arkansas but grew up in Oakland, California.
Associated With
His 100-meter record stood for several years until Calvin Smith ran a 9.93 in 1983.
