Archie Hahn, American sprinter, football player, and coach (d. 1955)
Charles Archibald Hahn (September 14, 1880 – January 21, 1955) was an American track athlete and is widely regarded to be one of the best sprinters in the early 20th century. He is the first athlete to win both the 100m and 200m race at the same Olympic Games.
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