About Paul Drayton
Lived 1939 – 2010 (aged 70). Paul Drayton was an American athletics competitor.
Otis Paul Drayton (May 8, 1939 – March 2, 2010) was an American sprint runner.
Career He was an AAU champion in the sprint from 1961 to 1963. In 1961, he was a member of the world record of 39.1 seconds setting American 4 × 100 m relay team, and equaled the 200 m world record of 20.5 s in 1962. At the 1964 Olympics, Drayton won a silver medal in the 200 m and ran the opening leg for the gold medal-winning American 4 × 100 m relay team, which set a world record at 39.06 seconds.
In retirement, Drayton lived with his wife near Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked as deputy project director for the city's Division of Recreation and then at the sheriff's department.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Drayton?
American sprinter
When was Paul Drayton born?
Paul Drayton was born on 8 May 1939 in Glen Cove.
When did Paul Drayton die?
Paul Drayton died on 2 March 2010 in Cleveland.
What was Paul Drayton's occupation?
Paul Drayton was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Paul Drayton?
Paul Drayton was American.
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· DBpedia: Paul Drayton (athlete)
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