John Brooks
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John William•Brooks |
| Used name | John•Brooks |
| Born | 31 July 1910 in Vidalia, Louisiana (USA) |
| Died | 9 October 1990 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | Chicago Park District, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
John Brooks won the NCAA long jump title in 1933 for the University of Chicago, after having finished as runner-up in 1932. He won the Big 10 long jump title in 1932-33. Brooks’ school record in the long jump at Chicago lasted into the 21st century. Between 1932 and 1937 he had five podium finishes in the long jump at the AAUs, but never won that title. A native of Chicago who attended Hyde Park HS, he later competed for Ogden Park AC.
Personal Best: LJ – 7.76 (25-5½) (1935).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
John Brooks | |||
| Long Jump, Men (Olympic) | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–1–0 1937 Dallas ATH silver: long jump)