Edwin Moses

Edwin Corley Moses (born August 31, 1955) is an American former hurdler who won gold medals in the 400 m hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses won 107 consecutive finals (122 consecutive races) and set the world record in the event four times. In addition to his running, Moses was also an innovative reformer in the areas of Olympic eligibility and drug testing. In 2000, he was elected the first Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, an international service organization of world-class athletes.

Edwin Moses
Moses in 2008
Personal information
Full nameEdwin Corley Moses
Born (1955-08-31) August 31, 1955
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and Field
EventHurdles
ClubMorehouse College
Team adidas
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)110 mH – 13.64 (1978)
400 mH – 47.02 (1983)
400 m – 45.60 (1977)
Medal record
Representing the United States
International athletics competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 2 0 1
World Championships 2 0 0
IAAF World Cup 3 0 0
Goodwill Games 1 0 0
Total 8 0 1
Olympic Games
1976 Montreal 400 m hurdles
1984 Los Angeles 400 m hurdles
1988 Seoul 400 m hurdles
World Championships
1983 Helsinki400 m hurdles
1987 Rome400 m hurdles
IAAF World Cup
1977 Düsseldorf 400 m hurdles
1979 Montreal 400 m hurdles
1981 Rome 400 m hurdles
Goodwill Games
1986 Moscow 400 m hurdles
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