James Ray Hines (September 10, 1946 – June 3, 2023) was an American track and field athlete and National Football League (NFL) player, who held the 100-meter world record for 15 years. In 1968, he became the first man to officially break the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters, and won individual and relay gold at the Mexico City Olympics.
Jim Hines
athletics sprinter
Notable For
American athletics sprinter
Jim Hines's Historical Timeline
American sprinter Jim Hines anchors the US men's 4 x 100 m relay team to win his second gold medal at the Mexico City Ol
American sprinter Jim Hines anchors the US men's 4 x 100 m relay team to win his second gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics with teammates Charles Greene, Mel Pender, and Ronnie Ray Smith, setting a world record of 38.24 seconds
Jim Hines dies
Jim Hines, American athletics sprinter, known for american athletics sprinter, died on 2023-06-03.
Associated Historical Events
American sprinter Jim Hines anchors the US men's 4 x 100 m relay team to win his second gold medal at the Mexico City Ol
American sprinter Jim Hines anchors the US men's 4 x 100 m relay team to win his second gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics with teammates Charles Greene, Mel Pender, and Ronnie Ray Smith, setting a world record of 38.24 seconds
death
Jim Hines dies
Jim Hines, American athletics sprinter, known for american athletics sprinter, died on 2023-06-03.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jim Hines born?
- Jim Hines was born on 1946-06-03 (American).
- What is Jim Hines known for?
- American athletics sprinter
- What historical events involved Jim Hines?
- Jim Hines was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including American sprinter Jim Hines anchors the US men's 4 x 100 m relay team to win his second gold medal at the Mexico City Ol, Jim Hines dies.
- When did Jim Hines die?
- Jim Hines died on 2023-01-01.