Willie Davenport

Runner

Birthday June 8, 1943

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Alabama

DEATH DATE Jun 17, 2002 (59)

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About

Track and field athlete who won the gold in the 110 meter hurdles at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, followed by a bronze in 1976.

Before Fame

He starred at Southern University and A&M College.

Trivia

After he retired as a track and field star, he became a military officer.

Family Life

Has a grandson, Derrick Stewart, who plays football at the University of Cincinnati.

Associated With

Like Carl Lewis, he won gold for the US in a track and field Olympic event.