John Allen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John William•Allen |
| Used name | John•Allen |
| Born | 15 January 1926 in Buffalo, New York (USA) |
| Died | 16 September 2006 in San Bernardino, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Kansington High School |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
John Allen competed for various clubs as a walker – Gardentown AC, Niagara AAU, St. Francis Xavier AC, and Buffalo AC. He won 10 AAU walk titles – 15K in 1962, 40K in 1962, 50K in 1961, and in the 25K he was champion from 1954-60. During World War II Allen served in the Navy as a radio operator on a minesweeper in the Pacific. He worked as a salesman for Alling & Cory Paper Co. and for Buffalo Linen Supply. Allen was inducted into the Niagara Track & Field Hall of fame in 1998.
Personal Best: 50K Walk – 4-41:08 (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
John Allen | |||
| 50 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 24 |