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What athletic feat did Jim Hines accomplish in 1968?

Question #150282. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Dec 09 2023.
Originally posted Dec 09 2023 8:13 PM.

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Jim Hines was the first sprinter to run a sub 10 second 100 meter race in 9.9 seconds at the US National Championships in Sacramento. He also won the gold medal in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico. Usain Bolt's 9.58 is the current world record.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Hines
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_metres
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Dec 09 2023.
Dec 09 2023, 8:15 PM
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