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John Tillman

John Tillman

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Birth dateFeb 11, 1965
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John Tillman (born February 11, 1965) is an American athlete. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Tillman attended Parkwood High School in Monroe, North Carolina, where he was the 1983 NCHSAA state champion in the triple jump. He then attended the University of Tennessee, where he was a six-time All-American.

Key facts
Triple Jump
17.13
#264 all-time
1992 season best
17.25
Jun 21, 1992 · New Orleans, LA (USA)
1992 season best
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Triple Jump 17.13 (#264 all-time), 1992 season best 17.25 (Jun 21, 1992, New Orleans, LA (USA)) · 61 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
TJ
17.25+4.4Jun 21, 1992
↓
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1991
TJ
16.70-May 11, 1991
↓
Palacio de los Deportes, Sevilla (ESP) (i)
1990
TJ
16.59+2.1Jun 15, 1990
↓
Norwalk, CA (USA)
1989
TJ
17.13-Feb 24, 1989
↓
USA Indoor Championships
1988
TJ
16.95-Feb 26, 1988
↓
USA Indoor Championships
1987
TJ
16.76-Mar 1, 1987
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1986
TJ
16.84-Jun 7, 1986
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1985
TJ
16.94+0.1Jun 1, 1985
↓
Austin NCAA Championships
1984
TJ
16.61+1.9Aug 25, 1984
↓
Nassau (BAH)

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.22-1.4Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
TJ
17.25+4.4Jun 21New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA
TJ
16.94+2.0Jun 21New Orleans US Olympic Trials, New Orleans, LA

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.70-May 11Chapel Hill, NC
TJ
16.58-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships
TJ
16.32-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships
TJ
16.58-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships
TJ
16.32-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.59+2.1Jun 15Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA

1989

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.44-May 13Columbus, OH
TJ
16.25-May 7Les Abymes
TJ
17.07-Apr 23Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
TJ
16.98-Apr 15College Station, TX
TJ
16.53-Mar 10Glasgow (i)
TJ
17.13-Feb 24USA Indoor Championships

1988

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.90+4.8Jul 16Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
TJ
16.92-Jun 18Tampa TAC Championships, Tampa, FL
TJ
16.43-May 28San José
TJ
16.69-May 13Tokyo
TJ
16.48-May 8Hamamatsu
TJ
16.48-Mar 12Cosford (i)
TJ
16.95-Feb 26USA Indoor Championships
TJ
16.64-Feb 19Inglewood, CA (i)
TJ
16.63-Jan 23Johnson City, TN (i)

1987

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.67-Jun 27San José TAC Championships, San José
TJ
16.56-Jun 6Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
TJ
16.60-May 22Knoxville, TN
TJ
16.56-May 17Tuscaloosa, AL
TJ
16.25-May 3Tuscaloosa, AL
TJ
16.36-Apr 10Knoxville, TN
TJ
16.43-Mar 28Gainesville, FL
TJ
16.47-Mar 14NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
TJ
16.76-Mar 1Gainesville, FL (i)
TJ
16.22-Feb 7Dallas, TX (i)
TJ
16.31-Jan 16Johnson City, TN (i)

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.84-Jun 7Indianapolis NCAA Championships, Indianapolis, IN

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.94+0.1Jun 1Austin NCAA Championships

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.61+1.9Aug 25Nassau

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Tillman's Triple Jump personal best?

John Tillman's Triple Jump personal best is 17.13, set on Feb 24, 1989 in New York, NY (USA) (i), #264 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Tillman compete in?

John Tillman competes in the Triple Jump.

How did John Tillman perform in 1992?

1992 season best: 17.25, set on Jun 21, 1992 in New Orleans, LA (USA).