Claude Bracey Athlete

Claude Bracey (June 8, 1909 – September 23, 1940), known variously as the "Texas Flyer," the "Dixie Flyer," and the "Texas Tornado," was an American sprinter who tied world records in the 100-yard and 100-meter races between 1928 and 1932. He competed for the United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam and also won the 100-yard and 220-yard sprints at the 1928 NCAA Men's Track and Field Championships.

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Claude Bracey
Birth dateJune 08, 1909
Birth place
Humble Texas
Nationality
United States
Date of deathSeptember 23, 1940

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