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Sewanee Athletics Hall of Fame

John Colmore

John Colmore

  • Class
    1969
  • Induction
    2009
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Swimming and Diving , Men's Track and Field

John Colmore, C'69 was a three-time track captain who led team in points as sophomore, Junior and Senior. He held school records in both the shot put and high jump and on two occasions, was first place in five events at the same meet. Colmore was a four-year All-CAC selection and was the shot-put champion of the CAC in 1968 and 1969. He also won the CAC pole vault championship in 1968 and 1969 and was the 1969 Senior athlete of the year. As a member of the swim team, Colmore was the  holder of 10 school, pool and conference records.

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