Hall of Fame Inductee
Willie Davenport
Southern University
About
Willie Davenport, a Southern University alumnus, won Olympic gold in the 110-meter hurdles in 1968 and competed in five Games, including the bobsled in 1980. He later served as a U.S. Army officer and colonel in the National Guard.
Accomplishments
- Olympic gold medalist in the 110-meter hurdles (1968).
- Competed in five Olympic Games, including the bobsled.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 1993.
Year of award
1993
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Athletics.