John Twomey (athlete)

John Twomey
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1951 Buenos Aires 5000 metres
Bronze medal – third place 1951 Buenos Aires 1500 metres

John E. Twomey (born March 2, 1923) is an American track and field athlete, who competed in the 1951 Pan American Games.

Life and career

Twomey was born on March 2, 1923, and originated from Roseville, Illinois. He attended Roseville High School, where he managed the basketball team,[1] before attending the University of Illinois, where he graduated in 1941.[2][3] Twomey served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, from 1943 to 1945.[1] He worked as a corn farmer, and was a member of the Illinois Athletic Club.[4]

Twomey tried out for the 1948 Summer Olympics, but fell just short of being selected.[1] In 1951 Twomey won the silver medal in the 5000 metres event and the bronze medal in the 1500 metres competition.

As of 2014, Twomey was still giving presentations about track and field athletics, at the age of 90.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Pittman, Annie (30 April 2014). "EARNING HIS LETTERS: John Twomey speaks about running career". Daily Review Atlas. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  2. ^ "John Twomey to be Speaker at Cambridge". The Rock Island Argus. 26 November 1949. p. 14. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Champions in Action Tonight". Deseret News. 20 June 1947. p. 1. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Six Men to Run Boardwalk Mile". The Spokesman-Review. 30 April 1950. p. 24. Retrieved 3 March 2022.


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