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Otis Davis

American sprinter

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born: 1932
died: 2024
age at death: 92
known for: sprinter, athletics competitor

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who otis davis is

Otis Crandall Davis was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals for record-breaking performances in the 400 m and 4 × 400 m relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He set a new world record of 44.9 seconds in the 400 m and became the first person to break the 45-second barrier.

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