John Woodruff (athlete)
American middle distance runner / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about John Woodruff (athlete)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
John Youie "Long John" Woodruff (July 5, 1915 – October 30, 2007) was an American middle-distance runner, winner of the 800 meter event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[3][1]
Quick Facts Personal information, Born ...
Personal information | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Born | July 5, 1915 South Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |||||||||||
Died | October 30, 2007 (aged 92) Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S. | |||||||||||
Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh | |||||||||||
Sport | ||||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
Event | 400-1500 meter | |||||||||||
Club | Pittsburgh Panthers | |||||||||||
Retired | 1940[1] | |||||||||||
Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||
Personal best(s) | 440 yards – 47.0 (1937) 880 yards – 1:47.7i (1940) Mile – 4:12.8 (1939)[1][2] | |||||||||||
Medal record
|
Close