Claude Bracey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Claude Bracey

Olympic sprinter

Date of Birth: 08-Jun-1909

Place of Birth: Humble, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 23-Sep-1940

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Claude Bracey

  • Claude Bracey (June 8, 1909 – September 23, 1940), known variously as the "Texas Flyer," the "Dixie Flyer," and the "Texas Tornado," was an American sprinter who tied world records in the 100-yard and 100-meter races between 1928 and 1932.
  • He competed for the United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam and also won the 100-yard and 220-yard sprints at the 1928 NCAA Men's Track and Field Championships.

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