John Craft

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 He attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated in 1969 and 1974. 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.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.