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Lee Evans | Biography, Records, & Facts - Britannica

Lee Evans, American runner who won two gold medals at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. His victory in the 400-meter event there set a world record that lasted for two decades. He was unable to compete in the 1972 Games in Munich due to an injury. Learn more about Evans’s life and career.

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USA Track & Field | USATF mourns loss of legend Lee Evans

Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, USATF Hall of Famer and human rights activist Lee Evans died Wednesday at age 74. Evans, who was born Feb. 25, 1947, in Madera, California, gained the national spotlight as part of San Jose State's legendary sprint program, after a storied career at Overfelt High School. He won the first of his five U.S. titles at 400 meters in 1966.

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