John Taylor (relay runner)
John Baxter Taylor Jr. | |
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| Born | November 3, 1882 Washington, D.C., US |
| Died | December 2, 1908 (aged 26) |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| Known for | First African American to win an Olympic gold medal |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's athletics | ||
| Representing the United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| 1908 London | Medley relay | |
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.