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Otis Johnson

b. 1932

American sprinter

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About Otis Johnson

Born 1932. Otis Johnson is an American athletics competitor.

Otis "Jet" Johnson (born February 3, 1932) was an American athlete who competed mainly in sprint events. Running under coach Edward P. Hurt he was a key component of the Morgan State relay teams. From 1953 to 1955, he was the national outdoor champion and a three-time winner of the Penn Relays. Johnson later served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of The Flying Four American collegiate 4 × 400 metres relay team.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Alfred E. Beach High School
Positions held
List of mayors of Savannah, Georgia

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Otis Johnson's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Otis Johnson?

American sprinter

When was Otis Johnson born?

Otis Johnson was born on 3 February 1932 in Philadelphia.

What is Otis Johnson's occupation?

Otis Johnson is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Otis Johnson?

Otis Johnson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otis Johnson

· Wikidata: Q7108796

· DBpedia: Otis Johnson (athlete)

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