Hall of Fame
David P. Hemery
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| Sport: Track & Field |
| Year Graduated: 1968 |
| Year Inducted: 1972 |
British-born Dave Hemery reached the zenith of his brilliant track career by winning the 1968 Olympic Gold Medal in the 400-meter hurdles in world-record time. He was also an NCAA 400-meter champion and twice an All-America selection. He was named "European Runner of the Year" in 1969, and was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth.
