Ralph Harold Metcalfe (May 30,1910--October 10,1978) was an African-American athlete and politician who came in second to Jesse Owens in the 100-meter dash in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Ralph Harold Metcalfe (May 29,1910--October 10,1978) was an African-American track and field sprinter and politician. He jointly held the world record in the 100-meter dash and placed second to Jesse Owens in that event at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.