Jan Johnson
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jan Eric•Johnson |
| Used name | Jan•Johnson |
| Born | 11 November 1950 in Hammond, Indiana (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Chicago Track Club, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
While attending Kansas, Jan Johnson won the 1970 NCAA outdoor pole vault although the competition was concluded indoors in a nearby fieldhouse because of a cloudburst. Johnson later enrolled at Alabama and claimed three major victories in 1971, winning the AAU outdoor, the NCAA Indoor, and the Pan American Games. His career best of 18-0½ (5.50) came at the 1972 Final Trials when he placed third. Johnson earned a Ph.D. in physical education at Southern Illinois and continued to compete sporadically for a number of seasons after the Olympics.
Father of Chelsea Johnson, World silver medalist in pole vault 2009.
Personal Bests: LJ – 24-9 (7.54) (1972); PV – 18-0½ (5.50) (1972).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Jan Johnson | |||
| Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1971 Cali ATH gold: pole vault)