1935 - 2020
Rafer Johnson American Track and Field
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Rafer Johnson dating history
Relationships
Rafer Johnson was previously married to Betsy Thorsen.
Rafer Johnson was in a relationship with Gloria Steinem (1968).
About
American Track and Field Rafer Johnson was born Rafer Lewis Johnson on 18th August, 1935 in Hillsboro, Texas, USA and passed away on 2nd Dec 2020 Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. aged 85. He is most remembered for 1960 Olympic gold medalist. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
55 years, 2 months
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-
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| Dating | 1 |
58 years, 2 months
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| Total | 2 |
58 years, 2 months
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56 years, 8 months
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55 years, 2 months
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Details
| First Name |
Rafer
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| Last Name |
Johnson
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| Full Name at Birth |
Rafer Lewis Johnson
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| Birthday |
18th August, 1935
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| Birthplace |
Hillsboro, Texas, USA
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| Died |
2nd December, 2020
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| Place of Death |
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
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| Height |
6' 3" (191 cm)
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| Weight |
201lbs (91 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
University of California, Los Angeles
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| Occupation Text |
Athlete, Actor, Producer
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| Occupation |
Track and Field
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| Claim to Fame |
1960 Olympic gold medalist
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/863/000023794/
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Rafer Lewis Johnson (August 18, 1934 – December 2, 2020) was an American decathlete and film actor. He was the 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, having won silver in 1956. He had previously won a gold in the 1955 Pan American Games. He was the USA team's flag bearer at the 1960 Olympics and lit the Olympic cauldron at the Los Angeles Games in 1984.
