| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | |
| Full name | John Robert•Pickett | |
| Used name | John•Pickett | |
| Born | 2 March 1951 in Kingston, Pennsylvania | |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 77 kg | |
| Affiliations | Sebago Canoe Club | |
| NOC | United States |
John Pickett grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Dallas High School in Dallas, Pennsylvania, near the Pocono Mountains. He competed at the 1967 Pan American Games in three K-1 events, placing third in the 500 and 1,000 metres, and second in the 10K, when canoeing was only a demonstration sport. Pickett competed for the Sebago Canoe Club.
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | John Pickett | ||||
| Kayak Fours (K4), 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | United States | 5 h2 r2/4 |