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Wayne Collett

American sprinter (1949–2010)

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Also known as Wayne Curtis Collett

Born: October 20, 1949
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1.Stated in World Athletics database
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Died: March 17, 2010
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Birthplace: Los Angeles
Place of death: Los Angeles
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: sprinter
, athletics competitor
, lawyer
Education: UCLA School of Law
, Gardena High School
Height: 188 cm

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Wayne Curtis Collett was an American Olympic sprinter. Collett won a silver medal in the 400 m at the 1972 Summer Olympics. During the medal ceremony Collett and winner Vincent Matthews talked to each other, shuffled their feet, stroked their chins and fidgeted while the US national anthem played, leading many to believe it was a Black Power protest like the 1968 Olympics Black Power salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Wayne
Participant in: 1972 Summer Olympics
Sport: athletics
Mass: 84 kg
Manner of death: natural causes
Cause of death: cancer
Family name: Collett
Country for sport: United States
Sports discipline competed in: 400 metres

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