About
Sprinter who won two gold medals at the 1960 Olympics -- one in the 400 meters and one in the 4x400-meter relay.
Before Fame
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Trivia
He played basketball and competed in track and field at the University of Oregon.
Family Life
He grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Associated With
Bill Bowerman was his track coach at Oregon.
