John Woodruff
United StatesRetired- Born
- Jul 5, 1915
- Birthplace
- Connellsville, Pennsylvania (USA)
- Height
- 1.89 m
- Weight
- 75 kg
John Woodruff is a United States middle-distance runner, born on July 5, 1915 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania (USA). Standing 1.89 m and weighing 75 kg, He competes primarily in the 800m.
His personal bests include 1:52.7h in the 800m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions.
1936 season best1:52.7hAug 2, 1936
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionThe XI Olympic GamesAug 4, 1936 · 1:52.9h
As of Nov 1, 2026: 1936 season best 1:52.7h (Aug 2, 1936) · Last competition: The XI Olympic Games, Aug 4, 1936, 1:52.9h · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 111 years old · Retired
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 800m | 1:52.7h | – | Aug 2, 1936 | The XI Olympic Games |