Jim Hines

American athletics sprinter (1946–2023)

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James Ray Hines was an American track and field athlete and National Football League (NFL) player, who held the 100-metre world record for 15 years. In 1968, he became the first man to officially break the 10-second barrier in the 100 metres, and won individual and relay gold at the Mexico City Olympics.

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Jim Hines - first sprinter to run 100m in under 10 seconds - dies aged 76 Jim Hines, the first man to break the 10-second barrier for the 100 metres, has died aged 76. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2023
Hines, first 100m sprinter to break 10 seconds, dies Jim Hines, the American Olympic champion, broke the record in 1968 at the US Championships. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023