| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing the  United States | ||
| Pan American Games | ||
 | 1975 Mexico City | 4 x 100 m relay |
Donald Merrick (born November 26, 1955) is an American former sprinter. [1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
| Representing the United States | ||
| Pan American Games | ||
| 1975 Mexico City | 4 x 100 m relay |
Donald Merrick (born November 26, 1955) is an American former sprinter. [1]
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