WORLD RECORD.—Frank Budd winning the 100yds sprint in 9.2sec during an Amateur Athletic Union meeting in New York on June 24. This bettered the world record of 9.3sec, set by Mel Patton in 1948 and equalled many times since. Paul Drayton, who finished second, is partly hidden by the third-placed runner, David James (with bandage on thigh).
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29554, 1 July 1961, Page 13
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57WORLD RECORD.—Frank Budd winning the 100yds sprint in 9.2sec during an Amateur Athletic Union meeting in New York on June 24. This bettered the world record of 9.3sec, set by Mel Patton in 1948 and equalled many times since. Paul Drayton, who finished second, is partly hidden by the third-placed runner, David James (with bandage on thigh). Press, Volume C, Issue 29554, 1 July 1961, Page 13
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