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Frank Clifford Wykoff (* 29. Oktober 1909 in Des Moines, Iowa; † 1. Januar 1980 in Altadena, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Leichtathlet und Olympiasieger. Er ist bis heute der einzige Leichtathlet, der dreimal olympisches Gold im Staffellauf errang und jeweils einen neuen Weltrekord aufstellte.
- 29. Oktober 1909
- Des Moines
- Frank Clifford Wykoff
- Vereinigte Staaten
Frank Clifford Wykoff (October 29, 1909 – January 1, 1980) was an American athlete, triple gold medal winner in 4 × 100 m relay at the Olympic Games. Career. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Frank Wykoff has a place in track and field history by being the first man to ever win three Olympic relay gold medals, all in world record time.
Frank Wykoff was a US sprinter who won three Olympic gold medals in the 100m and 4x100m relay events. He also set the first official 9.4 for 100 yards and served as a school director in Los Angeles.
20. März 2024 · Frank Wykoff is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in the 4x100-meter relay, each in world-record time. He competed for Team USA at Amsterdam 1928, Los Angeles 1932 and Berlin 1936, and worked as a teacher and administrator in Los Angeles.
Frank Wykoff was the first man to win three Olympic relay gold medals, all of them in world-record efforts. He also ran the first official 9.4 for 100 yards and served as director of special schools for Los Angeles County.
Frank Clifford Wykoff (* 29. Oktober 1909 in Des Moines, Iowa; † 1. Januar 1980 in Altadena, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Leichtathlet und Olympiasieger. Er ist bis heute der einzige Leichtathlet, der dreimal olympisches Gold im Staffellauf errang und jeweils einen neuen Weltrekord aufstellte.
Frank Wykoff was a fast and versatile sprinter/jumper who won an Olympic Trials 100 as a high schooler and three Olympic relay gold medals with world-record performances. He was also the only man to win three Olympic relay gold medals with world-record performances. Learn more about his life, achievements, and legacy.
