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A History of the World in 100 Objects
A History of the World in 100 Objects was a joint project of BBC Radio 4 and the British Museum, comprising a 100-part radio series written and presented by British Museum director Neil MacGregor. In 15-minute presentations broadcast on weekdays on Radio 4, MacGregor used objects of ancient art, industry, technology and arms, all of which are in the British Museum's collections, as an introduction to parts of human history.
The series, four years in planning, began on 18
to win NCAA 100 and 220-yard titles in 1942 and 1943 representing the University of California.
Later life.
Davis suffered a hamstring injury in 1946 that ended his track career.
Davis died in Lakeport, California in 2007.
Further reading.
- Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition, Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics.
- R L Quercetani & G Pallicca, "A World History of Sprint Racing 1850-2005", SEP Editrice Srl, 2006.