Earl Verdelle Young (born February 14, 1941) is a retired American sprinter. He competed at the 1960 Olympics and won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 m relay setting a new

world record A world record is usually the best global and most important performance that is ever recorded and officially verified in a specific skill, sport, or other kind of activity. The book ''Guinness World Records'' and other world records organization ...

at 3.02.2. He finished sixth in 400 m, in a time of 45.9 s that matched the former Olympic Record. At the

1963 Pan American Games The 1963 Pan American Games were held from April 20 to May 5, 1963, in São Paulo, Brazil. Host city selection For the first time, two cities submitted bids to host the 1963 Pan American Games that were recognized by the Pan American Sports O ...

, Young won gold medals in both 4 × 100 m and 4 × 400 m relays. He was Inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame, Class of 2015.

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*. Sports Illustrated.
Biography
Black Star 231. Retrieved June 3, 2016.

Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved June 3, 2016. 1941 births Living people Abilene Christian University alumni American male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics Olympic gold medalists for the United States in track and field Medalists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 1963 Pan American Games Pan American Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Medalists at the 1963 Pan American Games {{US-athletics-Olympic-medalist-stub