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Ralph Boston

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Born: May 9, 1939

Laurel, Mississippi, USA

Biography

Ralph Harold Boston is a retired American track athlete who received three Olympic medals and became the first person to break the 27 feet barrier in the long jump.

Known For

Black Power Salute

as Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1960, Silver 1964, Bronze 1968

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

as Self

The Grand Olympics

as Himself

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

as Self

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Born

May 9, 1939 (Age: 85)

Place of Birth

Laurel, Mississippi, USA

Gender

Male

Ralph Boston

Biography

Ralph Harold Boston is a retired American track athlete who received three Olympic medals and became the first person to break the 27 feet barrier in the long jump.

Known For

Black Power Salute

as Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1960, Silver 1964, Bronze 1968

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

as Self

The Grand Olympics

as Himself

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

as Self