Otis Davis
Olympic athlete
1932 –
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Who is Otis Davis?
Otis Crandall Davis is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals for record-breaking performances in both the 400 metres and 4 x 400 metres relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics. In addition to setting a new world record of 44.9 seconds, Davis' victory in the 400 metre event made him the first man to break the heralded 45-second barrier.
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- Born
- Jul 12, 1932
Tuscaloosa - Also known as
- Otis Crandall Davis
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Oregon
- Lived in
- Tuscaloosa
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on July 23, 2013
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