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Johnny Gray

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John Lee Gray Jr. (born June 19, 1960) is a retired American world-class 800 meter runner from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s and the holder of the 600m world best. A four-time Olympian (1984-1996), in 1985 he set the US record of 1:42.60 at a meet in Koblenz. That time puts Gray as the nineteenth fastest performer of all time. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Johnny Gray is the 4,692nd most popular athlete, the 18,100th most popular biography from United States and the 621st most popular American Athlete.

Johnny Gray is most famous for being an American middle-distance runner, particularly known for his achievements in the 800 meters. He set multiple American records during his career and represented the United States in international competitions, including the Olympics.

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Among ATHLETES

Among athletes, Johnny Gray ranks 4,692 out of 6,025. Before him are Maialen Chourraut, Antonio McKay, Franziska Weber, Junko Asari, Cindy Roleder, and Konstadinos Gatsioudis. After him are Simon Whitfield, Kamila Lićwinko, Masashi Ebinuma, Hansle Parchment, Peter Sendel, and Jan Dydak.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1960, Johnny Gray ranks 1,061. Before him are Evelyn "Champagne" King, Kim Alexis, Joanna Hogg, David Tattersall, Ed Solomon, and Rita Chowdhury. After him are Himani Shivpuri, Jo Durie, Amar Singh Chamkila, Craig Johnston, Mark Takano, and Bill McKibben.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Johnny Gray ranks 18,108 out of 20,380. Before him are Phil Housley (1964), Corey Reynolds (1974), Alimi Ballard (1977), Josh Keaton (1979), Antonio McKay (1964), and James MacDonough (1970). After him are Ben McKee (1985), Rob Cavallo (1963), Corey Carrier (1980), Charles Jenkins Jr. (1964), Tom Steyer (1957), and Nick Valensi (1981).

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Among ATHLETES In United States

Among athletes born in United States, Johnny Gray ranks 621. Before him are Alvin Harrison (1974), Ryan Bailey (1989), Beezie Madden (1963), Ronnie Baker (1993), Garrett Hines (1969), and Antonio McKay (1964). After him are Charles Jenkins Jr. (1964), Mark Lenzi (1968), Derrick Brew (1977), Lillie Leatherwood (1964), Mike Stulce (1969), and Todd Hays (1969).

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