About Morgan Taylor
Lived 1903 – 1975 (aged 71). Morgan Taylor was an American athletics competitor.
Frederick Morgan Taylor (April 17, 1903 – February 16, 1975) was an American hurdler and the first athlete to win three Olympic medals in the 400 m hurdles. He was the flag bearer for the United States at his last Olympics in 1932.
While studying at Grinnell College, Taylor competed in both track and field and football. He won the NCAA 220 yd hurdle title in 1927 and finished second in the long jump in 1925. After graduating he worked as a salesman for the Chicago Tribune and then as a teacher and athletics coach. His son F. Morgan Taylor Jr. also competed in track and field as a long jumper.
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Who was Morgan Taylor?
athletics competitor (1903-1975)
When was Morgan Taylor born?
Morgan Taylor was born on 17 April 1903 in Sioux City.
When did Morgan Taylor die?
Morgan Taylor died on 16 February 1975 in Irondequoit.
What was Morgan Taylor's occupation?
Morgan Taylor was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Morgan Taylor?
Morgan Taylor was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Morgan Taylor. https://biography.guide/morgan-taylor/
MLA: "Morgan Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/morgan-taylor/.
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