Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024)

Otis Crandall Davis was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals for record-breaking performances in the 400 m and 4 × 400 m relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He set a new world record of 44.9 seconds in the 400 m and became the first person to break the 45-second barrier.

July 12 is the 193rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 172 days remain until the end of the year.