This Day in Track & Field, August 16, Charlie Paddock wins 1920 Antwerp 100 meters, Mary Decker sets 800m AR, 1:56.90 (1985), by Walt Murphy News and Results Services
This Day in Track & Field–August 16 1920–Using his patented finish-line leap, American Charley Paddock edged teammate Morris Kirksey to win the 100-meter at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, with both being timed in 10.8. Kirksey might have lost the gold medal when he glanced to his right just as Paddock crossed the finish […]