About Charley Borah
Lived 1905 – 1980 (aged 75). Charley Borah was an American dentist and athletics competitor.
Charles Edward Borah (November 11, 1905 – April 11, 1980) was an American athlete, winner of gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
A Phillips Academy, Andover graduate, Borah won the AAU championships in 100 yd in 1926, 220 yd in 1927, and 200 m in 1928. As a University of Southern California student, Borah won the IC4A championships in both 100 yd and 220 yd in 1927. He also equalled Charley Paddock's world record in 100 yd of 9.6 on two occasions, in 1926 and 1927. At the Amsterdam Olympics, Borah reached the quarterfinals in 100 m and ran the third leg in the American 4 × 100 m relay team, which equalled the world record of 41.0 in the final. He died in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980.
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Who was Charley Borah?
American athlete (1906–1980)
When was Charley Borah born?
Charley Borah was born on 1 November 1905 in Fairfield.
When did Charley Borah die?
Charley Borah died on 4 November 1980 in Phoenix.
What was Charley Borah's occupation?
Charley Borah was a dentist and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Charley Borah?
Charley Borah was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charley Borah. https://biography.guide/charley-borah/
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