Fred Taylor (sprinter)

Fred Taylor (born November 5, 1957) is an American retired sprinter.^[1] Taylor qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team but did not compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. He did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.^[2]

Fred Taylor

Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	November 5, 1957
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	Sprints

Taylor finished second behind fellow American Stanley Floyd in the 200 metres event at the British 1981 AAA Championships.^[3][4]