John Woodruff (runner)

John Woodruff
John Woodruff winning the 800 m race at the 1936 Olympics
Personal information
Born(1915-07-05)July 5, 1915
South Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 2007(2007-10-30) (aged 92)
Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh
Sport
SportAthletics
Event400-1500 meter
ClubPittsburgh Panthers
Retired1940
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)440 yards – 47.0 (1937)
880 yards – 1:47.7i (1940)
Mile – 4:12.8 (1939)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1936 Berlin800 m

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.