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Dave Albritton was born on 13 April, 1913 in Danville, Alabama, U.S., is an American high jumper. Discover Dave Albritton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
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81 years old |
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Aries |
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13 April 1913 |
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13 April |
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Danville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Date of death |
14 May, 1994 |
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Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
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United States
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Dave Albritton Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Dave Albritton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dave Albritton worth at the age of 81 years old? Dave Albritton’s income source is mostly from being a successful jumper. He is from United States. We have estimated Dave Albritton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
David Donald Albritton (April 13, 1913 – May 14, 1994) was an American athlete, teacher, coach, and state legislator.
He had a long athletic career that spanned three decades and numerous titles and was one of the first high jumpers to use the straddle technique.
He was born in Danville, Alabama.
As a sophomore at Ohio State University, Albritton won the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship in 1936.
In 1936, Albritton and Cornelius Johnson both cleared 6 ft 9 in (2.07 m) to set a world record at the Olympic Trials, becoming the first people of African descent to hold the world record in the event.
Albritton was second to Johnson at the 1936 Summer Olympics, with a height of 6 ft 6 in (2.00 m).
He claimed the silver medal in a jump-off after he and two other jumpers cleared the same height.
Albritton and Johnson were snubbed by Hitler when they went to collect their medals.
Albritton won or tied for seven National Amateur Athletic Union outdoor titles from 1936 to 1950.
Albritton and Jesse Owens were born in Alabama, Albritton in Danville and Owens in nearby Oakville; both attended East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio; both attended the Ohio State University and were coached by Larry Snyder; both were members of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity; both competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was AAU outdoor champion in 1937, 1946, and 1947 and tied for three national collegiate titles, in 1938, 1945, and 1950.
Albritton later became a high school teacher and coach.
He served in the Ohio House of Representatives for six terms.
In 1980, he was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame.
David D. Albritton is buried at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio.
He is located in Section 300 Lot 86.
A historic marker honoring Albritton was unveiled on July 12, 2013 Danville, Alabama.
In 2016, the 1936 Olympic journey of the eighteen Black American athletes, including Albritton and Jesse Owens was documented in the film Olympic Pride, American Prejudice.
