Yohan Blake
Jamaican sprinter with Olympic medals
Achieved global recognition as a sprinter specializing in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. Claimed a bronze medal in the 100 meters and a silver medal in the 200 meters at the 2012 London Olympics. Won the 100 meters title at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, setting a personal record of 9.92 seconds. Has also been part of the Jamaican relay teams that have won gold medals in major international competitions.
Won gold in the 4x100 meters relay at the 2012 Olympics
Claimed gold in the 100 meters at the 2011 World Championships
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Arthur Percival
English General and Singapore Defender
Born
December 26th, 1887 138 years ago
Died
January 31st, 1966 60 years ago — 78 years old
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December 26th, 1874 151 years ago
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Swiss-Cuban author and musicologist
Born
December 26th, 1904 121 years ago
Died
April 24th, 1980 46 years ago — 75 years old
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Born
December 26th, 1972 53 years ago
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Born
December 26th, 1935 90 years ago
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Greek Prime Minister and lawyer
Born
December 26th, 1890 135 years ago
Died
1973 53 years ago — 83 years old
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