About Fred Taylor
Born 1957. Fred Taylor is an American athletics competitor.
Fred Taylor (born November 5, 1957) is an American retired sprinter. Taylor qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but did not compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. He did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.
Taylor competed for the Texas Southern Tigers track and field team in the NCAA.
Taylor finished second behind fellow American Stanley Floyd in the 200 metres event at the British 1981 AAA Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Fred Taylor?
Track and field athlete
When was Fred Taylor born?
Fred Taylor was born on 5 November 1957.
What is Fred Taylor's occupation?
Fred Taylor is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Fred Taylor?
Fred Taylor is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Taylor (sprinter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Taylor. https://biography.guide/fred-taylor-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Fred Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-taylor-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Fred Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-taylor-athletics-competitor/.
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