About Bill Carr
William Arthur Carr was an American athlete and double Olympic champion in 1932. Called the "Arkansas flyer," Carr never lost a race during his college and Olympic career. Carr was the Pennsylvania champion in the 100-meter sprint, the 200-meter sprint, and the long jump, setting a state record for the latter. He received national attention at the spring state meet in Arkandelphia for his record–making high jump of 6.75 feet and a long jump of 21 feet 4 inches. In a prior track meet, he had already matched the Arkansas record in the 100-yard event. While he was at Mercersburg, they won the annual inter-scholastic track meet to become state champions.
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