Who outpaced David Jones in a photo finish at the 1960 Summer Olympics?
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Ray Norton
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Answer
Ray Norton, an American sprinter, outpaced David Jones in a close photo finish to win the gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Jones, also from the United States, had been the favorite to win the race, but Norton's strong finish secured his victory and a spot in Olympic history.
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