Runners in the 1936 Olympics 800-meter race; barely visible on the outside is American John Woodruff who came from behind to win the gold medal
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The 800-meter race at the 1936 Olympic Games

Runners competing in the 800-meter race at the Olympic games in Berlin. In this photograph, American John Woodruff is just visible in the outside lane. He came from behind to win the race in 1:52.9 minutes.

Source record ID: 95/73/12A.

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Olympics athletes and sports African Americans United States Berlin
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