Education
University of Michigan.
University of Michigan.
Craig began his track career as a hurdler at Detroit Central High School, and only later developed into a sprinter at the University of Michigan. In 1912, Craig qualified for the Olympic team and went to Sweden, where he reached the final of the 100m. A big favourite was his compatriot Donald Lippincott, who had set a World Record of 10,6 in the heats.
Craig was not a part of the American 4 × 100 m relay team, which was disqualified and didn"t medal.
In 1948, he made a return to the Olympics as an alternate on the United States yachting team Although he did not actually compete, Craig (59) carried the American flag at the opening ceremonies in London.
Craig was employed for many years as an administrator with the New York State Unemployment Bureau. He died at Lake George, New New York
In 2010 he joined the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.
In March 1911, Craig set a new record by running the 40-yard high hurdles in 5.2 seconds, breaking the prior record held by Forrest Smithson. In May 1911, at his last competition wearing the Michigan uniform, Craig helped the Wolverines to a third-place finish in the inter-collegiate meet. He tied the inter-collegiate record in the 100-yard dash with a time of 9.8 seconds.
He also tied the world record in the 220-yard dash with a time of 21.2 seconds.
The Wolverines finished the meet with 24 points, trailing only Cornell (30 points) and Yale (24-1/2 points).