Henry Carr facts for kids
Carr (center) at the 1964 Olympics
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| Born | November 27, 1941 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Died | May 29, 2015 (aged 73) Griffin, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Safety | |||||||||||||
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College: | Arizona State | |||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1965 / Round: 4 / Pick: 43 | |||||||||||||
| AFL draft: | 1965 / Round: Red Shirt 3 / Pick: 21 (By the Kansas City Chiefs) |
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| Sport | Sprint running | |||||||||||||
| Club | Phoenix Olympic Club | |||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100 yd – 9.3 (1963) 100 m – 10.2 (1964) 200 m – 20.1 (1964) 400 – 45.4 (1963) |
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Henry Carr (born November 27, 1941 – died May 29, 2015) was an American track and field athlete. He became famous for winning two gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
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Early Life and Athletic Start
Henry Carr was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1941. When he was young, his family moved to Detroit, Michigan.
Before going to Arizona State University (ASU), Carr was a top sprinter for Northwestern High School in Detroit. He ran 100 yards in a very fast 9.3 seconds. At ASU, he continued to shine. He won three national titles and set world records. He set records in the 220-yard race and as part of the 4 x 440-yard relay team.
In 1963, Henry Carr won the NCAA 200-meter title. He also tied for the USA title that year. He set world records twice in 1963 for the 220-yard race. In 1964, he ran even faster, setting another world record of 20.2 seconds for 220 yards.
Olympic Glory
Henry Carr achieved his greatest fame at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He won the gold medal in the 200 meters, setting an Olympic record. He also helped his team win gold in the 4 x 400-meter relay. His relay team, with Ollan Cassell, Mike Larrabee, and Ulis Williams, set a new world record of 3:00.7.
Getting to the Olympics was a bit tricky for Carr. He won the semi-final trials in New York. But at the final trials in Los Angeles, he finished fourth. Only the top three usually qualified. However, because of his earlier win, the selectors chose him for the Olympic team.
Professional Football Career
After his amazing Olympic success, Carr decided to play American football professionally. He was chosen by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 1965 NFL Draft. He played for the Giants for three seasons as a safety and cornerback. In his last year, a knee injury made it hard for him to play.
In 1969, he tried out for the Detroit Lions. However, he decided to leave their training camp.
Later Life
After leaving the NFL, Henry Carr found it challenging to find a new path. He found new purpose in 1973 when he became a Jehovah's Witness. In the mid-1970s, he lived a simple life with his family near Atlanta, Georgia. Later in life, he became an elder in his church. He also did contracting work and owned a restaurant. Henry Carr passed away from cancer on May 29, 2015, in Griffin, Georgia.
Awards and Recognition
Henry Carr received several honors for his athletic achievements.
- In 1975, he was one of the first people inducted into the Arizona State Sun Devils Athletics Hall of Fame.
- In 1997, he was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame.
World Records Set
Henry Carr set several world records during his track career:
- On March 23, 1963, he ran the 220 yards in 20.3 seconds in Tempe, Arizona.
- On April 27, 1963, his ASU team set a record in the 4x440-yard relay with a time of 3:04.5 at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California.
- On April 4, 1964, he set another 220-yard record of 20.2 seconds in Tempe, Arizona.
- On October 21, 1964, his 4 × 400-meter relay team set an Olympic final record of 3:00.7 in Tokyo, Japan.
He also ran 220 yards in 20.4 seconds on March 19, 1963, but this time was not officially recognized as a world record.
Top Rankings
Experts from Track and Field News ranked Henry Carr among the best sprinters. This was for the 100, 200, and 400-meter races between 1962 and 1964.
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See also
In Spanish: Henry Carr para niños
