Erv Hall set an Olympic record of 13.3 in winning the first semi-final in Mexico, but in the final he could not match Willie Davenport’s superb start, and Davenport went on to take the gold medal in a time which matched Hall’s semi-final clocking. While attending Villanova, Hall won three IC4A high hurdle titles in 1967-69. Hall was the 1969 NCAA Champion in the 120 yard Hurdles, a meet at which he equaled the world record of 13.2. He was second at the 1968 NCAAs and third in 1967.
Personal Bests: 100y – 9.4 (1967); 100 – 10.2 (1968); 220y – 20.8 (1968); 110H – 13.38 (1968).
Date of birth also seen as 5 March 1947, but this is not supported by US public records.
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