Ralph Metcalfe
United StatesRetired- Born
- May 29, 1910
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 82 kg
Ralph Metcalfe is a United States sprinter, born on May 29, 1910 in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Standing 1.80 m and weighing 82 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m and 200m.
His personal bests include 10.38 in the 100m and 21.52 in the 200m. He has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions.
1936 season best10.4hAug 3, 1936
Medals4Olympic Games: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
World record10.38100 m
Last competitionThe XI Olympic GamesAug 8, 1936 · 40.0h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1936 season best 10.4h (Aug 3, 1936) · Last competition: The XI Olympic Games, Aug 8, 1936, 40.0h · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze · World record (100 m) · 116 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 100m | 10.4h | – | Aug 3, 1936 | The XI Olympic Games |
| 1932 | 100m | 10.38 | – | Aug 1, 1932 | The X Olympic Games |
| 1932 | 200m | 21.52 | – | Aug 2, 1932 | The X Olympic Games |