Ralph Metcalfe (May 29, 1910 - Oct 10, 1978). Track & field sprinter, politician. He jointly held the world record in the 100m dash, placed 2nd to Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Won 4 Olympic medals, regarded as the world's fastest human in 1934 and ‘35. #RalphMetcalfe #Track$FieldSprinter #1936Olympics
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