Subject: Paddock, Charles W. (Charles William), 1900-1943 / Names: Paddock, Charles W. (Charles William), 1900-1943 - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

"Fastest Man Alive" and 100-meter gold medalist Charlie Paddock stands with A.A.U. chief Robert Weaver and revelers, 1920s.

Description:: Olympic gold medalist in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, Charlie Paddock, stands next to A.A.U Chief Robert Weaver, presumably after a race. From 1921 until 1956, Charles Paddock held the world record for the 100-meter dash, making him the "fastest man alive" for thirteen years after his death.
Date:: [between 1920-1928?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Charlie Paddock running, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charlie Paddock running, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charlie Paddock, Bob Weaver and Dave Smith, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: Left to right, Charlie Paddock, Bob Weaver and Dave Smith, wearing suits. Weaver has a plate-sized medallion with the message "Champion Liar."
Date:: circa 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charlie Paddock in a stadium with other athletes, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: Charlie Paddock stands in a stadium during practice of a race.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charles W. Paddock arrives at the train station with crutches, Pasadena, 1923

Description:: Reported in: "SIR CHARLES HOBBLES HOME: Paddock Returns to Pasadena on Crutches; Champion Sprinter Cheerful Despite Injury; Charley Will Rest Up for Olympiad Trials The World's Fastest Human," Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 1923: III1
Date:: [circa December 10, 1923]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charley Paddock leaping through finish line in USC shirt, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock leaping through finish line in race with full crowd of onlookers. Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charles Paddock and Doug Fairbanks Jr. are greeted at the train station by Paddock's father, Pasadena, 1924

Description:: Charles W. Paddock (right) is greeted by his father, Charles H. Paddock (center) at the Pasadena train station when he arrives from Chicago with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Date:: September 15, 1924
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Athletes Charles Hoff and Charley Paddock with Mrs. Hoff, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: This is a picture of Norwegian athlete, Charles Hoff, his then-wife Heddy Aubert and American athlete and Olympic champion Charles Paddock. This image was taken during Hoff's tour of America in the winter on 1926
Date:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Paul Martin, Charley Paddock, and Frank Wykoff at the Colisuem, Los Angeles, 1930

Description:: From left to right, Dr. Paul Martin, Charley Paddock, and Frank Wykoff, all track stars, stand together in a stadium.
Date:: 1930
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charley Paddock warming up, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock about to run on track.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charley Paddock on the track, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock warming up on track.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charley Paddock and Charley Borah sprint to the finish in the 100 meter race, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: The camera captures Charley Paddock and Charley Borah leaping to the tape in a photo finish of a record-setting 100 yd race in the Coliseum. At center, Charley Paddock lifts his arms and takes the tape with him as he leaps across the line. In this race, he set a world record of 9.5 seconds. To the right of him, Charley Borah also reaches the tape and finishes a very close second. "1929" is scrolled across the front of his jersey. Behind and to the left of Charley Paddock, Murray Schultz of Caltech runs towards the tape and ultimately takes 4th place. A few more sprinters follow behind the leaders. Along the right side of the track, meet officials and hurdles line the infield. The Coliseum's empty stands stretch across the background.
Date:: [May 15, 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charley Paddock leaping through finish line at Los Angeles Coliseum, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock leaping through finish line at Los Angeles Coliseum.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charlie Paddock sets new 250 meter record, Pomona, 1927

Description:: Charley Paddock sets new record for 250 meter race at Pomona College on February 12, 1927. The text handwritten on the negative says February 11, possibly an error. Others race behind Charley and onlookers watch the race.
Date:: February 12, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charley Paddock, Charles Hoff and third pose for photograph, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race and Charles Hoff was an Olympic track star especially known for setting pole vaulting world records.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charley Paddock, Charles Hoff and a third athlete at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charlie Paddock running, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: Charlie Paddock, arms raised, running on a track.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Charley Paddock about to run, Los Angeles, 1920-1929

Description:: Charley Paddock about to run on track. Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charley Paddock warming up, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charley Paddock about to run, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charley Paddock posing for photograph, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Charley Paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race.
Date:: [1920s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Charley Paddock crossing finish line at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Charley paddock was a two time Olympic gold medal winner for the 100 meter race and a USC graduate.
Date:: June 16, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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"Fastest Man Alive" and 100-meter gold medalist Charlie Paddock stands with A.A.U. chief Robert Weaver and revelers, 1920s.

Charlie Paddock running, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Charlie Paddock running, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Charlie Paddock, Bob Weaver and Dave Smith, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Charlie Paddock in a stadium with other athletes, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Charles W. Paddock arrives at the train station with crutches, Pasadena, 1923

Charley Paddock leaping through finish line in USC shirt, Los Angeles, 1920s

Charles Paddock and Doug Fairbanks Jr. are greeted at the train station by Paddock's father, Pasadena, 1924

Athletes Charles Hoff and Charley Paddock with Mrs. Hoff, Los Angeles, 1926

Dr. Paul Martin, Charley Paddock, and Frank Wykoff at the Colisuem, Los Angeles, 1930

Charley Paddock warming up, Los Angeles, 1920s

Charley Paddock on the track, Los Angeles, 1920s

Charley Paddock and Charley Borah sprint to the finish in the 100 meter race, Los Angeles, 1926

Charley Paddock leaping through finish line at Los Angeles Coliseum, 1920s

Charlie Paddock sets new 250 meter record, Pomona, 1927

Charley Paddock, Charles Hoff and third pose for photograph, Los Angeles, 1920s

Charley Paddock, Charles Hoff and a third athlete at the Coliseum, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Charlie Paddock running, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Charley Paddock about to run, Los Angeles, 1920-1929

Charley Paddock warming up, Los Angeles, 1920s

Charley Paddock about to run, Los Angeles, 1920s

Charley Paddock posing for photograph, Los Angeles, 1920s

Charley Paddock crossing finish line at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1928

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