Ralph Harold Metcalfe was an American athlete who jointly held the world record for the 100 metre sprint. Metcalfe was known as the world’s fastest human from 1932 through 1934. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Metcalfe studied at Marquette University and equalled the record of 10.3 seconds on a number of occasions, as well as equalling the 200 metre record of 20.6 seconds. At the 1932 Summer Olympics he virtually dead-heated with his rival Eddie Tolan, … Wikipedia
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At Marquette University, Metcalfe won the national collegiate 100-200 double three straight years from 1932 to 1934. www.usatf.org/HallOfFame/TF/showBio.asp?HOFIDs=108
