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John Thomas WOF

John Thomas

  • Class
  • Induction
    2001
  • Sport(s)
Boston University ‘60

Thomas made one appearance at the Penn Relays, but with it he set a world record in the high jump in 1960 with a leap of 7' 1 1/2". His record increased the former Carnival record by five inches, and wasn’t bettered at the Relays for another twelve years.
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