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American athlete (born 1972)
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| Born | (1972-04-02)April 2, 1972 Eutaw, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | May 1, 2023(2023-05-01) (aged 51) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Calvin Davis (April 2, 1972 – May 1, 2023) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 meters, though his fame comes from his success in the 400 meter hurdles.
Davis ran for the United States at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States where he won the bronze medal in the men's 400 meter hurdles event.
Davis competed collegiately for the University of Arkansas, primarily as a flat 400 meter sprinter, not learning the hurdles until later. He won the NCAA Indoor 400 meter title in 1993 and 1994. In 2013 he was inducted into the University of Arkansas Athletic Hall of Honor. Davis died on May 1, 2023.
Rankings
Davis stayed among the best 400 meter hurdlers in the US for a number of years, as evidenced by his rankings from Track and Field News
| Year | Event | World rank | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 400 m Hurdles | 4th | 3rd |
| 1997 | 400 m Hurdles | - | 7th |
| 1998 | 400 m Hurdles | - | 4th |
| 1999 | 400 m Hurdles | 10th | 4th |
| 2000 | 400 m Hurdles | - | 6th |
| 2001 | 400 m Hurdles | - | 4th |
References
- Calvin Davis profile at USATF.org
- "2013 Sports Hall of Honor Class Announced". July 22, 2014.
- https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/olympic-medalist-razorback-multiple-ncaa-champion-calvin-davis-passes/
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 16, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2008.
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