Ronnie Ray
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Ronnie Ray(born January 2, 1954) is an American retired maletrack and fieldathlete, who competed in the sprints events during his career. He is best known for winning the men's 400 metres event at the1975 Pan American GamesinMexico City, Mexico.In that race on 18 October 1975 Ray set his personal best: 44.45.
In 1972, while competing forHomer L. Ferguson High SchoolinNewport News, Virginia,Ray established theNational high school recordin the 440 yard dash. High school competition shifted to metric distances in 1980, so the race is now rarely contested. Ray's time of 45.8 remains the record to this day. There's also 2 different other people with the same name that are famous
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- Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States in athletics (track and field)
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