Claude Bracey
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Claude Odell•Bracey, Jr. |
| Used name | Claude•Bracey |
| Nick/petnames | The Flying Texan |
| Born | 8 June 1909 in Humble, Texas (USA) |
| Died | 23 September 1940 in Buckeye, Arizona (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Rice Owls, Houston (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
At the 1929 Texas Relays, Claude Bracey ran 9.5 for 100 yards, to better the existing world record of 9.6, although it was never ratified by the IAAF. In 1928 he won the sprint double at the NCAA Championships, representing Rice. His best finish at the AAU was second in the 1929 100.
Personal Bests: 100y – 9.5 (1929); 100 – 10.4 (1932); 220y – 20.9s (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Claude Bracey | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r3/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | United States |