Jim Hines
Jim Hines is a former American sprinter, celebrated for being the first athlete to run the 100 meters in under 10 seconds, achieving this historic feat in 1968 during the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. His groundbreaking performance not only set a world record but also transformed the landscape of sprinting and inspired future generations of athletes. Hines remains a significant figure in track and field history.
Born on Oct 10, 1946 (78 years old)
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Hines emphasized that the destruction of facilities is irrelevant if Iran moved uranium to unknown locations.
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Jim Hines was the first athlete to run 100 meters in under 10 seconds.
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