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Ralph Boston
Born
May 9, 1939
Age 87
Place of Birth
Laurel, Mississippi, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
4
Movies
1
TV Shows
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Ralph Boston
Acting
Biography
Ralph Harold Boston is a retired American track athlete who received three Olympic medals and became the first person to break the 27 feet barrier in the long jump.
Movies
4
TV Shows
1
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
as
Self
2020
Black Power Salute
as
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1960, Silver 1964, Bronze 1968
2008
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
as
Self
1999
The Grand Olympics
as
Himself
1961
