John Taylor (athlete), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Taylor (athlete)

track and field athlete, first African American to win an Olympic gold medal

Date of Birth: 03-Nov-1883

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 02-Dec-1908

Profession: veterinarian, athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

John Baxter Taylor Jr.
(November 3, 1882, Washington, D.C.
– December 2, 1908, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American track and field athlete, notable as the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal.