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.