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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. JOHN GARAMENDI
of california
in the house of representatives
Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside my colleague, Representative Mark DeSaulnier, to recognize Eddie Hart as he is inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.
Eddie is known as the “World's Fastest Human.” He started his track and field career at Contra Costa College, winning state titles in the 100- and 200-yard events. He went on to earn NCAA titles for the 100- yard dash and 4 x 110-yard relay while competing at UC Berkley. He was ranked one of the top sprinters in the Nation between 1970 to 1979.
Eddie went on to compete in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. During the U.S. Olympic Trials, he tied the world record for the 100-meter race with a run time of 9.9 seconds. He ran the anchoring leg in the American 4 x 100-meter relay team, earning a gold medal and helping the United States to set the world record in the race. In 1989, Eddie set the Masters world record in the 100-meter race, holding that record for 14 years.
community. In 2003, he co-founded the Eddie Hart All in One Foundation with his wife, Gwen, and son, Eddie, Jr., to empower disadvantaged youth through music, sports, and education. He was recognized as a Hometown Hero by the City of Pittsburg in 2024 for his incredible impact in the community.
and athletic excellence. Please join us in recognizing Eddie Hart upon his induction to the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.