Otis Davis
United StatesRetired- Born
- Jul 12, 1932
- Birthplace
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama (USA)
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Weight
- 74 kg
Otis Davis is a United States sprinter, born on July 12, 1932 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (USA). Standing 1.85 m and weighing 74 kg, He competes primarily in the 400m.
His personal bests include 45.07 in the 400m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions.
1960 season best45.07Sep 6, 1960
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 gold
World record45.07400 m
Last competitionThe XVII Olympic GamesSep 8, 1960 · 3:02.37
As of Oct 30, 2026: 1960 season best 45.07 (Sep 6, 1960) · Last competition: The XVII Olympic Games, Sep 8, 1960, 3:02.37 · Olympic Games: 2 gold · World record (400 m) · 94 years old · Retired
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | – | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 400m | 45.07 | – | Sep 6, 1960 | The XVII Olympic Games |