Where did Rafer Johnson win his silver medal in the decathlon?
1956 Olympics
1960 Olympics
1956 Pan American Games
1960 Pan American Games
Answer
Rafer Johnson won his silver medal in the decathlon at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Johnson was the first African-American to win a gold medal in the decathlon, and he set a new world record in the event with a score of 8,392 points. Johnson's victory was a major breakthrough for African-Americans in sports, and it helped to inspire a new generation of athletes.
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