John Pickett

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Robert•Pickett
Used nameJohn•Pickett
Born2 March 1951 in Kingston, Pennsylvania (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsSebago Canoe Club
NOC United States

Biography

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.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) USA John Pickett
Kayak Fours, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) United States 5 h2 r2/4

Special Notes