John Woodruff (runner)
John Woodruff winning the 800 m race at the 1936 Olympics | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 440 yards – 47.0 (1937) 880 yards – 1:47.7i (1940) Mile – 4:12.8 (1939) | |||||||||||
Medal record
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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.