Rafer Johnson is an American former decathlete who won the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics after taking silver in 1956. He later carried the American flag at the 1960 Games and became known for his public service work, including with the Special Olympics.
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Career HighlightHe was the 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, having won silver in 1956. 1 Classification
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1. Wikipedia, Rafer Johnson
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August 18, 1934
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December 2, 2020
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was an American decathlete and film and television actor
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He was the 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, having won silver in 1956.
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In 1968, Johnson, football player Rosey Grier, and journalist George Plimpton tackled Sirhan Sirhan moments after he had fatally shot Robert F.
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