John Tillman

John Tillman was a triple jumper who competed at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Tillman attended the University of Tennessee where he was named an All-American six times during his college career. He was fourth at the 1986 NCAAs, and fifth in 1987. Tillman twice finished third in the triple jump at the USA Nationals, in 1988 and 1992. He later became a track & field coach, coaching at his alma mater, Parkwood High in Monroe, North Carolina. His son, Torri Tillman, became a sprinter who ran at Hampton University.

Personal Best: TJ – 17.13i (1989), 16.98 (1989).