John Tillman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Q.•Tillman
Used nameJohn•Tillman
Born11 February 1965 in Lancaster, South Carolina (USA)
Measurements188 cm / 77 kg
NOC United States

Biography

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).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Athletics USA John Tillman
Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) 25 r1/2