Cornell University Athletics

He was perhaps the best sprinter in Cornell history. In 1925 he tied the world record in the 220 (20.8 seconds) but a wind factor prevented the record-tying feat from being authentic. He established himself as one of the nation's best sprinters in his junior year. As senior captain of the squad he broke an indoor world record, broke an outdoor intercollegiate record and tied another intercollegiate mark. The world record was 7.4 seconds in the 75-yard dash against Michigan in an indoor dual meet held in the Drill Hall. Earlier in the season he has won the IC4A title in the 70-yard dash. At the outdoor intercollegiates he tied the 100-yard record for first place and, with the aid of a slight breeze, broke the 220 record for another first place, though the record-breaking performance was disallowed because of the wind. In the 1928 Olympics he anchored the American 400-meter relay team to a come-from-behind victory and a gold medal.