Lee McRae

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Lee McRae
Personal information
Nationality 
Track & Field
College teamPittsburgh Panthers
Medal record
Men's
Athletics
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1987 Rome 4×100 m relay
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis 100 metres
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis 4×100 m relay
World Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis 60 metres
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1987 Zagreb 100 metres

Lee McRae (born January 23, 1966) is a retired

sophomore at Pitt in 1986, he broke Carl Lewis's 55 meter indoor world record by finishing in 6.00 seconds.[1]

A native of Pembroke, North Carolina, McRae attended West Robeson High School.[2]

He was a very fast starter; this ability enabled him to win major titles indoors and as a first leg runner in the U.S 4 × 100 m relay team.

Personal bests

  • 60 yd — 5.99
  • 55 m — 6.00 (Former World Record)
  • 60 m — 6.50 (Former World Record)
  • 100 m — 10.07 (Universiade record)
  • 200 m — 20.50/20.44w

References

  1. ^ Hersch, Hank (1987-05-18). "Number one at the gun". Sports Illustrated. 66 (20). New York, NY: Time, Inc: 64–65. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
  2. ^ Locklear, Mark (23 February 2009). "Lee McRae former "Rams" running back".