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Murchison, Ira, 1933-1994

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Ira Murchison was an American athlete, winner of the gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Murchison was noted for his exceptional speed from the starting block, which earned him a nickname Human Sputnik. For his full biography, see his wiki page.

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