Morris Kirksey

Morris Marshall Kirksey (September 13, 1895 - November 25, 1981) was an American athlete and rugby player, winner of two gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

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September 13 - 1895 - November 25 - 1981 - American - Athlete - Rugby - 1920 Summer Olympics

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Born in Waxahachie, Texas, Morris Kirksey is one of four athletes to win gold medals in two Olympic sports.

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At the Antwerpen Olympics, at first Kirksey finished second in 100 m behind Charlie Paddock and six days later he anchored the 4x100 relay team to gold medal with a world record time of 42.2. Two weeks later, Kirksey won his second gold medal, helping the American rugby team to beat France 8-0.

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Antwerpen - Olympics - Charlie Paddock - World record - France

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As an Stanford University student, Kirsey won the IC4A championships in 100 yd in 1921 and repeated the Paddock's world record in 100 yd of 9.6.

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Stanford University - IC4A - Yd - 1921

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Kirksey earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Stanford and then a degree from St. Louis Medical College. He worked as a staff psychiatrist for the state Department of Corrections, assigned to San Quentin and Folsom prisons.

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Bachelor's degree - Philosophy - St. Louis Medical College - Psychiatrist - San Quentin - Folsom

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Morris Kirksey died in San Mateo, California, aged 86.

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