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Harrison Dillard

Born: July 8, 1923Track & Field only man to win Olympic gold medals in both sprints (100m in 1948) and hurdles (110m in 1952).

Dick Fosbury

Born: Mar. 6, 1947Track & Field revolutionized high jump with back-first “Fosbury Flop”; won gold medal at 1968 Olympics.

Parry O'Brien

Born: Jan. 28, 1932Track & Field in 4 consecutive Olympics, won two gold medals, a silver and placed 4th in the shot put (1952-64).

Peter Snell

Born: Dec. 17, 1938Track & Field New Zealander who won gold medal in 800m at 1960 Olympics, then won both the 800m and 1,500m at 1964 Games.

Lee Evans

Born: Feb. 25, 1947Track & Field dominant quarter-miler in world from 1966-72; world record in 400m set at 1968 Olympics stood 20 years.

Summer Olympics Through the Years: 1948

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Summer Olympics Through the Years: 1980

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Edwin Moses

Born: Aug. 31, 1955Track & Field won 400m hurdles at 1976 and '84 Olympics, bronze medal in '88; also winner of 122 consecutive races from 1977-87.