About
American athlete who became known for his success as a long jumper in the 1960s. He won the Gold Medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome for the long jump.
Before Fame
He attended Tennessee State University and won the 1960 title of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for the long jump.
Trivia
He worked as a field event reporter for the CBS Sports Spectacular coverage of track and field.
Family Life
He grew up in Laurel, Mississippi. He died after suffering a stroke at the age of 83.
Associated With
One of his rivals was Bob Beamon.
