Talk:Walter Dix

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[1] lists Dix at 5'11". I realize that sometimes the official numbers are inflated, but there needs to be a citation for the 5'7" remark. Jairuscobb (talk) 21:47, 22 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

• 5' 9" height is from USATF figures. Sillyfolkboy (talk) 00:52, 16 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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I strongly suggest you add the alt text, but since everything else checks out, I'll pass the article. Nice work!--Giants27(c|s) 02:33, 3 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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