Lee Edward Evans (February 25, 1947 – May 19, 2021) was an American sprinter. He won two gold medals in the 1968 Summer Olympics, setting world records in the 400 meters and the 4 × 400 meters relay, both of which stood for 20 and 24 years respectively. Evans co-founded the Olympic Project for Human Rights and was part of the athlete's boycott and the Black Power movement.
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Lee Edward Evans 25 February 1947 Madera, California, U.S.
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Died |
19 May 2021 (aged 74)
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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