Sam Graddy
Samuel Louis Graddy III is an American former athlete and professional football player, winner of gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He played in the National Football League as a wide receiver.
Early life
Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, Sam Graddy was second in the 100 m and was a member of gold medal-winning American 4 × 100 m relay team at the 1983 [Pan American Games].Track and field
Graddy was also a standout track athlete. In 1984, he won the gold medal at the 1984 USA [Outdoor Track and Field Championships] in the 100 meters with a time of 10.28 seconds, and as a University of Tennessee at Knoxville student, he also won the 100 meters title at the 1984 [NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships].At the Los Angeles Olympics, Graddy was second behind Carl Lewis in 100 m and ran the first leg in the American 4 × 100 metres relay team, which won the gold medal with a new world record of 37.83 seconds.
Personal bests
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
| 60 meters | 6.63 | Paris, France | January 1, 1985 |
| 100 meters | 10.09 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | May 12, 1984 |
| 200 meters | 20.30 | Knoxville, Tennessee | May 10, 1985 |