Herb Douglas, oldest U.S. Olympic medalist, dies at 101
A chance meeting as a teenager with Jesse Owens inspired Mr. Douglas, who won a bronze medal in the long jump at the 1948 Olympics in London.
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Herb Douglas, oldest U.S. Olympic medalist, dies at 101
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