Adolph Plummer

Adolph Plummer (January 3, 1938 – November 30, 2015) was an American track and field athlete. He is best known for breaking the world record in the 440 yard dash in 1963, the last runner to hold the 400 m record with a time recorded for the longer 440 yards.

Adolph Plummer
Plummer (right) in 1961
Personal information
BornJanuary 3, 1938
Brooklyn, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 2015 (aged 77)
Denver, U.S.
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)200 m, 400 m
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)200 m – 20.5 (1963)
400 m – 44.6 (1963)
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