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Mel Patton

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American athletics competitor (1924-2014)

Mel Patton

Melvin Emery Patton was an American sprinter, who set the world record of 9.2 seconds in the 100-yard dash 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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Born1924-11-16
Died2014-05-09

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