John Brooks

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn William•Brooks
Used nameJohn•Brooks
Born31 July 1910 in Vidalia, Louisiana (USA)
Died9 October 1990 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Measurements170 cm / 66 kg
AffiliationsChicago 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