John represents Track and Field on a superior level, both as a coach and active participant. In High School at Centerville from 1952 to 1956. State Champ in the Long Jump – both indoors and outdoors Drake Relays Long Jump Champion Won or placed in twelve event at the State indoor or outdoor meets. At the University of Iowa from 1956 to 1960. Three year letter winner. Top point score for his teams in 1958 – 1959 – 1960. Competed in ten diferent events. Place winner at the Drake Relays, Kansas Relays, Central Collegiates meet. Big Ten indoor and outdoor place winner.Place winner at the National AAU Pentathlon 1959-60. Masters Track and Field National program. He has been National Champion in the Decathlon and the Discus. He has also been second five times in diferent events.In all he has placed first 173 times and second 43 times. Coaching: Head Boy’s Track and Field Coach, Head Boy’s and Girl’s Cross Country coach at Ottumwa. Cross Country – 146 wins and 73 loses in dual meet competition. teams have placed first 20 times and second 23 times at invitational meet competitions. Boy’s Tack and Field – Placed first at 31 times and second 25 times at major meets. Coached six State Individuals and Relay Champions. 23 place winners at the State meet. Teams have finished 3rd and 5th at the State meet. 17 Drake Relays place winners.
