Charles Austin, Journey to the Top
A 28-year unbeaten Olympic record
Charles Austin clearing 7'10 in the high jump to win gold at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. His Olympic record still stands after 28 years.
“I think this team we have is going to do very well,” says Charles Austin of the U.S. Track & Field squad prepping for the Paris Olympics. “It reminds me of the 1996 team, which was a monster!”
Austin was a member of t…