Leighton Dye

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLeighton William Charles•Dye
Used nameLeighton•Dye
Born30 October 1901 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA)
Died25 October 1977 in Naples, Florida (USA)
Measurements193 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsLAAC, Los Angeles (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

At the 1928 Southwestern Olympic Trials, Leighton Dye won the high hurdles in 14 3/5, breaking the world record, although it was never ratified. He also equaled the world record at the Olympics in the first semi-final, running 14 4/5. That was also not ratified as the eventual Olympic champion, George Weightman-Smith ran 14 3/5 in the second semi-final, which was ratified and superseded Dye’s mark. Dye was AAU 110 hurdles champion in 1926.

Personal Best: 110H – 14.6 (1928).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Leighton Dye
110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) 4