Jack-Davis-Obituary

Jack Davis

Obituary

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Jack Davis, a champion hurdler who won two Olympic silver medals in the 1950s, has died. He was 81.

His family tells the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/OoWibS) that Davis died Friday at a San Diego hospital from complications of a fall.

In the 1950s, Davis, a USC track star, was ranked the world's top hurdler six times. In 1956, he set a world record of 13.4 seconds at the national Amateur Athletic Union championships in Bakersfield.

He took home the silver medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, losing the gold to Harrison Dillard in a photo finish.

Davis lost the gold to Lee Calhoun in another photo finish at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

In later years, Davis had a career as a real estate developer.


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Jack..you will be remembered by the people that loved you dearly..~Shorty

To the family: May the God of all comfort, comfort you as you move forward during this time of grief. My deepest sympathy.

To the the family of jack Davis - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.

To the family of Jack Davis:

May God give you peace, comfort and strength during this most difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. Lifting you up in prayer. Psalms 46:1 says God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.


S., Alabama

God Bless - Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family at this time. Alice Guckian @ family