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Mel Pender (eigentlich Melvin Pender Jr.; * 31. Oktober 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Sprinter . Bei den Olympischen Spielen 1964 in Tokio wurde er über 100 Meter verletzungsbedingt nur Siebter in 10,44 s, während sein Landsmann Bob Hayes in 10,05 s siegte.
Melvin Pender Jr. (born October 31, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia) competed as a runner in the 1964 and 1968 Olympics, winning an Olympic gold medalist in the 4x100 m relay at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He had been a member of the Philadelphia Pioneer Track Club where he was coached by Alex Woodley , who had coached several other athletes ...
Mel Pender (eigentlich Melvin Pender Jr.; * 31. Oktober 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Sprinter. Bei den Olympischen Spielen 1964 in Tokio wurde er über 100 Meter verletzungsbedingt nur Siebter in 10,44 s, während sein Landsmann Bob Hayes in 10,05 s siegte.
The Mel Pender Story. Dr. Melvin”Mel” Pender’s five-foot five-inch body has taken him to many first-place finishes as a world-class sprinter. His exceptional speed reached its pinnacle when he won a gold medal in the 4 x 100-meter relay team at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games.
31. Okt. 2019 · Mel Speaks. DR. MELVIN “Mel” PENDER celebrated his 82nd birthday on October 31, 2019. Mel is the voice of hope. He co-authored Expression of Hope: The Mel Pender Story with his wife Debbie. Mel enjoys sharing how practicing hopefulness is not old-fashioned and why it remains universally relevant. Mel is a natural storyteller.
Biography. Mel Pender made the final of the Olympic 100m in 1964 and 1968 and placed sixth each time, but in 1968 he helped win a gold medal in the relay. In 1972, at the age of 35, he tied the world indoor bests for 50y and 60y and, as a pro in 1973, he again tied the world indoor record for 60y.
26. Okt. 2021 · 83-year-old American Mel Pender tells Sky Sports News about winning Olympic gold in 1968, breaking world records, and earning the Bronze Star for serving in Vietnam. The 1968 Olympic champion...
