He competed in the 110 m hurdles at the 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in 1968 and a bronze in 1976, and finishing fourth in 1972.

[4] When it turned out he was allowed to play, the San Diego Chargers picked him in the 16th round (408th overall) but he and the team could not agree to a contract.

Davenport's other achievements include five national championships in the 60 yard hurdles indoor event.

[1] By participating in the 1980 bobsleigh competition, he became one of the first two African Americans to compete in the bobsled in the Winter Olympics.

[8] Davenport died of a heart attack at age 59 at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on June 17, 2002.