Charles Bacon

Charles Joseph Bacon, Jr. (January 9, 1883 - November 15, 1968) was an American athlete who won the 400 metres hurdles at the 1908 Summer Olympics.

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January 9 - 1883 - November 15 - 1968 - American - Athlete - Metre - 1908 Summer Olympics

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Just month and a half before the London Olympics, Bacon ran in Philadelphia a new unofficial world record of 55.8 in the 400 metres hurdles.

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London - Philadelphia - World record

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At the Olympic Games, he and fellow American Harry Hillman went over the last hurdle simultaneously, after which Bacon pulled away on the straight to win in a new world record of 55.0 seconds. This record was recognised by IAAF, thus Bacon became the first world record holder in the 400 metres hurdles.

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Olympic Games - Harry Hillman - IAAF

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