American hurdler (1926–2021)
Craig Kline Dixon (March 3, 1926 – February 25, 2021) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 110 meter hurdles. He competed for the United States in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London , Great Britain in the 110 meter hurdles where he won the bronze medal. Dixon was born in Los Angeles, California .[ 2]
Dixon ran for the UCLA Bruins track and field program, where he won an NCAA title in the sprint hurdles.[ 3] [ 4]
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1876–1878New York Athletic Club 1879–1888NAAAA 1888–1979Amateur Athletic Union 1980–1992The Athletics Congress 1993–presentUSA Track & Field Notes
Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships 120 yd hurdles 1876–1927, 1929–31, 1953–55, 1957–58, 1961–63, 1965–67 and 1969–71; 110 m hurdles otherwise. First place was shared in 1969 and 1977. The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event. 2020 OT : The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
1879–1888NAAAA 1888–1979Amateur Athletic Union Notes
In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships 220 yd hurdles 1887–1927, 1929–31, 1953–55, 1957–58, and 1961–62; 200 m hurdles otherwise. The event was held on a straight track in various years, depending on the host facility
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