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1932–2024 United States
Otis Crandall Davis (July 12, 1932 – September 14, 2024) 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.medals.
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The best thing any of us can have is peace of mind, I've got peace of mind. And I'm getting it more and more.
By the way, I look at (the replay) every time because I know I'm going to win.
I grew up in a religious environment that gave me strength, hope, and endurance in the segregated South.
Segregation, it didn't stop me, Because I always believed I could be something.
It was surreal,I thought I had a chance to get a medal, but I never thought I would get two gold medals. For that time, it was unbelievable. No one believed it.
I figured I was going to be able to do something, But naturally, I didn't think it would come close to this.
Recreational sports were a very important part of my life.
Making the Olympic team was like a dream that came true.
Racial prejudice is basically fear and insecurity, I am amazed that I am getting fan mail from people that are encouraged by my motivation to assist them in achieving their goals.
As a man of Black and Native American heritage, I am still striving to get the acceptance and rewards that I have earned, With God on my side, I will succeed.
I knew I had won,They were the only ones that didn't know … those up there in the booth.
I didn't know I looked that good. I'm just glad they thought of me in that way to put me up there. It seems like they all recognize me now.