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'''Emmit King''' (March 24, 1959 – November 28, 2021) was an American [[track and field]] [[Sprint (running)|sprinter]], who twice was a member of the American Relay Team for the [[Summer Olympics]] (1984 and 1988) but he did not compete. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the inaugural [[1983 World Championships in Athletics|1983 World Championships]] in the men's 100 metres. At the same championships, he was part of the team that won gold in the [[1983 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay|4x100 m relay]] for the United States, and in doing so set a new world record of 37.86 s.<ref>Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition, Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics, p 489.</ref> He set his personal best (10.04) in the 100 metres on June 17, 1988, at the [[1988 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in [[Tampa, Florida]].
'''Emmit King''' (March 24, 1959 – November 28, 2021) was an American [[track and field]] [[Sprint (running)|sprinter]], who twice was a member of the American Relay Team for the [[Summer Olympics]] (1984 and 1988) but he did not compete. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the inaugural [[1983 World Championships in Athletics|1983 World Championships]] in the men's 100 metres. At the same championships, he was part of the team that won gold in the [[1983 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay|4x100 m relay]] for the United States, and in doing so set a new world record of 37.86 s.<ref>Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition, Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics, p 489.</ref> He set his personal best (10.04) in the 100 metres on June 17, 1988, at the [[1988 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in [[Tampa, Florida]].


While at the [[University of Alabama]], King became the 1983 NCAA 100 meters National Champion (10.15 seconds). In 1986, he became a member of [[Phi Beta Sigma]] fraternity through the Theta Delta chapter at the University. King was also a graduate of [[Hueytown High School]] in Alabama.
While at the [[University of Alabama]], King became the [[NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships – Men's 100 meter dash|1983 NCAA 100 meters National Champion]] (10.15 seconds). In 1986, he became a member of [[Phi Beta Sigma]] fraternity through the Theta Delta chapter at the University. King was also a graduate of [[Hueytown High School]] in Alabama.


King was killed in a shooting after a dispute on November 28, 2021, in [[Bessemer, Alabama]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Former Olympian, Alabama track star Emmit King 1 of 2 men killed in Bessemer shootout |url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2021/11/former-olympian-alabama-track-star-emmit-king-1-of-2-men-killed-in-bessemer-shootout.html |access-date=29 November 2021 |publisher=AL.com |date=29 November 2021}}</ref> He was 62.
King was killed in a shooting after a dispute on November 28, 2021, in [[Bessemer, Alabama]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Former Olympian, Alabama track star Emmit King 1 of 2 men killed in Bessemer shootout |url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2021/11/former-olympian-alabama-track-star-emmit-king-1-of-2-men-killed-in-bessemer-shootout.html |access-date=29 November 2021 |publisher=AL.com |date=29 November 2021}}</ref> He was 62.

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Emmit King
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1959-03-24)March 24, 1959
Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 2021(2021-11-28) (aged 62)
Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
Sport
SportRunning
EventSprints
College teamAlabama Crimson Tide
Achievements and titles
Personal best100 m: 10.04 s (Tampa 1988)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1983 Helsinki 4×100m Relay
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Helsinki 100 metres
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1979 San Juan 100 metres

Emmit King (March 24, 1959 – November 28, 2021) was an American track and field sprinter, who twice was a member of the American Relay Team for the Summer Olympics (1984 and 1988) but he did not compete. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the inaugural 1983 World Championships in the men's 100 metres. At the same championships, he was part of the team that won gold in the 4x100 m relay for the United States, and in doing so set a new world record of 37.86 s.[1] He set his personal best (10.04) in the 100 metres on June 17, 1988, at the 1988 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Tampa, Florida.

While at the University of Alabama, King became the 1983 NCAA 100 meters National Champion (10.15 seconds). In 1986, he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity through the Theta Delta chapter at the University. King was also a graduate of Hueytown High School in Alabama.

King was killed in a shooting after a dispute on November 28, 2021, in Bessemer, Alabama.[2] He was 62.

Rankings

King was ranked among the best in the US and the world in the 100 m sprint event in the period 1976 to 1988, according to the votes of the experts of Track and Field News.[3][4]

100 meters
Year World rank US rank
1979 9th 5th
1980 – -
1981 – -
1982 8th 7th
1983 4th 4th
1984 – 7th
1985 – –
1986 – –
1987 - -
1988 – 8th

References

  1. ^ Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition, Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics, p 489.
  2. ^ "Former Olympian, Alabama track star Emmit King 1 of 2 men killed in Bessemer shootout". AL.com. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  3. ^ "World Rankings - Men's 100m" (PDF). Track and Field News. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  4. ^ "U.S. Rankings - Men's 100" (PDF). Track and Field News. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
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