Moses, Edwin
1955- · Contribution: 1977-1987
Remained unbeaten in the 400-meter hurdles for nearly ten years, one of the longest win streaks in track and field history
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Impact on the world
Won 122 consecutive races in the 400-meter hurdles over a span of nine years, nine months, and nine days, alongside two Olympic gold medals, one of the most dominant single-event win streaks in the history of track and field.
Life & background
Moses won 122 consecutive 400-meter hurdles races across nearly a full decade, from 1977 to 1987, a win streak of nine years, nine months, and nine days that remains one of the most dominant single-discipline streaks in track and field history. A four-time Olympian, he won gold medals in the event at both the 1976 and 1984 Olympics.
Sources
- Olympics.com (IOC); Encyclopædia Britannica; USA Track & Field
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