Morris Kirksey

Morris Kirksey
Morris Kirksey (1920)
Personal information
Born(1895-09-13)September 13, 1895
Waxahachie, Texas
DiedNovember 25, 1981(1981-11-25) (aged 86)
San Mateo, California
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp 4x100 m relay
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp 100 metres
Men's rugby
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team

Morris Marshall Kirksey (September 13, 1895 – November 25, 1981) was an American track and field athlete and rugby union footballer who won two gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He is one of the few athletes to win gold medals in two different Olympic sports.[1]

  1. ^ "Morris Kirksey". Olympedia. Retrieved 4 July 2021.

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