John Craft
For the politician in Alabama, see John Craft (politician).
John Melvin Craft (born March 24, 1947, in Laurel, Mississippi) is an American former triple jumper who placed 5th in the Men's triple jump at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1] He attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated in 1969 and 1974. Craft also served as women’s track and field coach at Eastern until 2002.[2]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Craft". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 15, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
- ^ "John Craft Jersey Retired At Mega Meet". eiupanthers.com. January 22, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
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US National Champions in men's triple jump | |
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| 1980-1992 The Athletics Congress |
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| 1993-onwards USA Track & Field |
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