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Paddock became famous for his unusual finishing style, leaping towards the finish line at the end of the race. The next year, he ran the 110 yd, which is slightly more than 100 m, in 10.2 seconds. It was not until 1956 that the world record for the 100 m became lower than Paddock's time over 110 yard.
- Charles William Paddock
- 165 lb (75 kg)
- American
- August 11, 1900, Gainesville, Texas
Charley Paddock leaping through finish line at Los Angeles Coliseum. Handwritten on negative: Charles Paddock, June-1928. Text from negative sleeve: Paddock, Charles. Type. Image. Format. b&w nitrate negative. Identifier. uclamss_1429_7076.
Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race. He was known for always finishing his races by leaping through the finish line. Charley Paddock leaping through finish line at Los Angeles Coliseum. Handwritten on negative: Charles Paddock, June-1928. Text from negative sleeve: Paddock, Charles
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.Charley paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race and a USC graduate.Handwritten on negative: Charlie PaddockText from negative sleeve: Paddock, Charles
He would later win silver in the 200 at the Paris 1924 Games. Paddock was known for his unusual finishing style, which involved leaping with widespread arms across the finish line. Throughout his career, he held world records in the 100, 200, the 100-yard dash, the 220yd dash and the 4x100 relay.
Charley Paddock leaping through finish line in USC shirt, Los Angeles, 1920s — Calisphere. UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library. Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives.
