Names in the News - Dec. 8, 1985
Willie Banks, the first American record-holder in the triple jump in 74 years (58-11 1/2), was named winner of the Jesse Owens Award by The Athletics Congress. The award is presented to the year’s outstanding American track and field athlete.
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