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John Woodruff (athlete) was born on 5 July, 1915 in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American middle distance runner. Discover John Woodruff (athlete)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?

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Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 5 July, 1915
Birthday 5 July
Birthplace South Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of death 30 October, 2007
Died Place Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1915

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.

1936

Woodruff was only a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh in 1936 when he placed second at the National Amateur Athletic Union meet and first at the Olympic Trials (in the heat 1:49.9; WR 1:49.8), earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.

Woodruff was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

Despite his inexperience, he was the favorite in the Olympic 800 meter run, and he did not disappoint.

In one of the most exciting races in Olympic history, Woodruff became boxed in by other runners and was forced to stop running.

He then came from behind to win in 1:52.9.

The New York Times described the race:

"He remembers the anguish of his Olympic race: 'Phil Edwards, the Canadian doctor, set the pace, and it was very slow. On the first lap, I was on the inside, and I was trapped. I knew that the rules of running said if I tried to break out of a trap and fouled someone, I would be disqualified. At that point, I didn't think I could win, but I had to do something.'

Woodruff was a 21-year-old college freshman, an unsophisticated and, at 6 ft, an ungainly runner.

But he was a fast thinker, and he made a quick decision.

'I didn't panic,' he said.

'I just figured if I had only one opportunity to win, this was it.

I've heard people say that I slowed down or almost stopped.

I didn't almost stop.

I stopped, and everyone else ran around me.'

Then, with his stride of almost 10 ft, Woodruff ran around everyone else.

He took the lead, lost it on the backstretch, but regained it on the final turn and won the gold medal."

He was a battalion commander in the 369th Coastal Artillery Regiment, later the 569th Transportation Battalion of the New York Army National Guard.

In later years Woodruff lived in New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York and in Hightstown, New Jersey.

He coached young athletes and officiated at local and Madison Garden track meets.

Woodruff also worked as a teacher in New York City, a special investigator for the New York Department of Welfare, a recreation center director for the New York City Police Athletic League, a parole officer for the state of New York, a salesperson for Schieffelin and Co. and an assistant to the Center Director for Edison Job Corps Center in New Jersey.

1937

During a career that was curtailed by World War II, Woodruff won one Amateur Athletic Union title in 800 meter in 1937 and won both 440 yd and 880 yd IC4A titles from 1937 to 1939.

Woodruff also held a share of the world 4×880 yard relay record while competing with the national team.

1939

Woodruff graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1939, with a major in sociology.

While at the University of Pittsburgh, Woodruff became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

1941

and then earned a master's degree in the same field from New York University in 1941.

He entered military service in 1941 as a second lieutenant and was discharged as a captain in 1945.

1957

He re-entered military service during the Korean War era, and left in 1957 as a lieutenant colonel.

1990

In the late 1990s John, with his wife Rose, retired to Fountain Hills, Arizona residing at Fountain View Village retirement community.

2007

Woodruff's last public appearance was on April 15, 2007 when he, along with the members of the Tuskegee Airmen, was honored by the Arizona Diamondbacks by throwing out the first pitch.

John Woodruff is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis (section 46, lot 86).

Each year, a 5-kilometer road race is held in Connellsville to honor Woodruff.

2016

In 2016, the 1936 Olympic journey of the eighteen Black American athletes, including Woodruff, was documented in the film Olympic Pride, American Prejudice.