CNN —Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Hines, who was the first man to run 100m in under 10 seconds, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76, according to World Athletics.
Hines’ world record earned him his first individual Olympic gold medal.
Hines also won the 4x100m in a world record time at the same Olympics, anchoring the US team to victory in a time of 38.24 seconds.
The sprinter grew up in Oakland, California, though he was born in Arkansas, according to USATF.
He attended Texas Southern University, where he competed in track, and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1986.
Persons:
Jim Hines, Hines, Calvin Smith
Organizations:
CNN, Athletics, USA, Field, USATF, Olympic, World Athletics, USATF Hall of Fame, Texas Southern University, of Fame, National Football League, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs
Locations:
Sacramento, Mexico City, Oakland , California, Arkansas