John Stillings
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Stuart•Stillings |
| Used name | John•Stillings |
| Born | 23 July 1955 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington (USA) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 50 kg |
| Affiliations | Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
John Stillings rowed for the University of Washington, helping the Huskies win the Grand Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta. Stillings was a coxswain who had a long career with the US national team. He competed at the 1980 and 1985 World Championships, and won a gold medal with the eight at the 1983 Pan American Games. Stillings again coxed the US eight at the 2003 Pan American Games.
Stillings became an artist, working mostly in acrylics. He settled in the Pacific Northwest and often painted landscapes of the area. Stillings also worked in photography which he used to help him capture the beauty of nature and assist him with his paintings.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
John Stillings | |||
| Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) | United States | 2 | Silver |
Olympic family relations
- Husband of Betsy Beard
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (2–0–0 1983 Caracas ROW gold: eights; 2003 Santo Domingo ROW gold: eights)