Lee Edward Evans was an American sprinter. He won two gold medals in the 1968 Summer Olympics, setting world records in the 400 meters and the 4 × 400 meters relay, both of which stood for 20 and 24 years respectively. Evans co-founded the Olympic Project for Human Rights and was part of the athlete's boycott and the Black Power movement. Lee Evans (United States) set the men's 400 m world record of 43.8 in Mexico City, Mexico on October 18, 1968. It stood 0 days, until Lee Evans's 43.86 on October 18, 1968. Wiki link