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Walter Dix

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American sprinter

United StatesAthletesBorn 1986 · age 40
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Walter Dix is a retired American sprinter who specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters. 80w) seconds. He was the only track athlete from USA to win 2 individual Olympic medals in Beijing.

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The 2008 Olympic 100 m final, with Usain Bolt leading and Dix in blue (center).The 2008 Olympic 100 m final, with Usain Bolt leading and Dix in blue (center).Dix beating Mario Forsythe in the 200 m at the 2011 World ChampionshipsDix beating Mario Forsythe in the 200 m at the 2011 World Championships

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Walter Dix is a retired American sprinter who specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters. He is the seventh-fastest 200-meter runner ever with a best of 19.53 seconds, and has broken the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters, with a best of 9.88 (9.80w) seconds. He was the only track athlete from USA to win 2 individual Olympic medals in Beijing.

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United States
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Born 1986 · age 40
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