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Mel Patton

Melvin Emery Patton (November 16, 1924 – May 9, 2014) was an American sprinter, who set the world record of 9.2 seconds in the 100-yard dash (91.44 metres) in 1948. He also set a 220 yd world record in 1949 on a straightaway of 20.2, breaking the record held by Jesse Owens.

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Born
November 16, 1924 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Club
USC Trojans
Coached by
Dean Cromwell
Died
May 9, 2014 (aged 89) Fallbrook, California, U.S.
Event
Sprint
Height
185 cm (6 ft 1 in)

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Born · 1
Mel Patton → November 16, 1924 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Club · 1
Mel Patton → USC Trojans
Coached by · 1
Mel Patton → Dean Cromwell
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Mel Patton → May 9, 2014 (aged 89) Fallbrook, California, U.S.
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Mel Patton → Sprint
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Mel Patton → 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
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Mel Patton → 100 y - 9.2 (1948) World record 100 m – 10.44 (1948) 200 m – 20.7 (1948) 200 y 20.2 (1949) World record
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Mel Patton → Athletics
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Mel Patton → 72 kg (159 lb)

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Mel PattonBornNovember 16, 1924 Los Angeles, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Mel PattonClubUSC Trojans1.00infobox
Mel PattonCoached byDean Cromwell1.00infobox
Mel PattonDiedMay 9, 2014 (aged 89) Fallbrook, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Mel PattonEventSprint1.00infobox
Mel PattonHeight185 cm (6 ft 1 in)1.00infobox
Mel PattonPersonal bests100 y - 9.2 (1948) World record 100 m – 10.44 (1948) 200 m – 20.7 (1948) 200 y 20.2 (1949) World record1.00infobox
Mel PattonSportAthletics1.00infobox
Mel PattonWeight72 kg (159 lb)1.00infobox

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