Mel Patton

United StatesUnited StatesRetired
Born
Nov 16, 1924
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California (USA)
Height
1.85 m
Weight
72 kg

Mel Patton is a United States sprinter, born on November 16, 1924 in Los Angeles, California (USA). Standing 1.85 m and weighing 72 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m and 200m.

His personal bests include 10.6 in the 100m and 21.3 in the 200m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions.

1948 season best10.6Jul 30, 1948
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 gold
Last competitionThe XIV Olympic GamesAug 7, 1948 · 40.70
The XIV Olympic Games

As of Oct 29, 2026: 1948 season best 10.6 (Jul 30, 1948) · Last competition: The XIV Olympic Games, Aug 7, 1948, 40.70 · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 101 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100m194810.61,008 pts–
200m194821.31,024 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games2––2

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1948100m 10.6–Jul 30, 1948The XIV Olympic Games
1948200m 21.3–Aug 3, 1948The XIV Olympic Games
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1948 season best: 10.6, set on Jul 30, 1948. Last competition: The XIV Olympic Games on Aug 7, 1948, 40.70.

Mel Patton has won 2 Olympic Games medals.