Jim Hines
James "Jim" Ray Hines (born September 10, 1946) is a former American track and field athlete, who held the 100 m world record for 15 years. He was the first sprinter to officially break the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters, running an electronically timed 9.95 to win the 1968 Olympics at altitude in Mexico City.
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