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Ray Ewry

Born: Oct. 14, 1873
Track & Field

won 10 gold medals (although 2 are not recognized by IOC) over 4 consecutive Olympics (1900,04,06,08); all events he won (Standing HJ, LJ and TJ) were discontinued in 1912.

Died: Sept. 29, 1937

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