Harold Davis was an American Track and Field athlete. He was a World Record holder in the 100 metres. In 1974, he was elected to the USA Track & Field National Track and Field Hall of Fame. Harold Davis (United States) set the men's 100 m world record of 10.2 in Compton, USA on June 6, 1941. It stood 6.9 years, until Lloyd LaBeach's 10.2 on May 15, 1948 (equalling it). Wiki link