Lee Calhoun

American athlete Lee CalhounPersonal informationFull nameLee Quincy CalhounBornFebruary 23, 1933 (1933-02-23)Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.DiedJune 21, 1989(1989-06-21) (aged 56)Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. Medal record Men's athletics Representing United States Olympic Games 1956 Melbourne 110 m Hurdles 1960 Rome 110 m Hurdles Lee Quincy Calhoun (February 23, 1933 – June 21, 1989) was an American athlete, a double winner of 110 m hurdles at the Olympic Games. Biography Born in Laurel, Mississippi, Lee Calhoun graduated from Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana before representing North Carolina Central University, won the NCAA 120 yd hurdles in 1956 and 1957. He also won the AAU championships in 110 m hurdles in 1956 and 1959 and in 120 yd hurdles in 1957. At the 1956 Summer Olympics Calhoun surprisingly improved his personal best in 110 m by almost a full second in a final. He ran 13.5 to win the gold medal, edging teammate Jack Davis with a lunge that just got his shoulder across the line in front. He had learned the maneuver from Davis. Calhoun was suspended in 1958 for receiving gifts on Bride and Groom, a television game show, and seemed to be past his prime for the 1960 Summer Ol