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​Jack Yerman
and His Incredible Journey to the Olympics and Beyond
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Events
​First US-USSR Dual Meet, 1958
Rose Bowl, 1959
Olympic Gold Medal, 1600-Meter Relay, 1960
Pan American Games
Council International Military (CISM), International Champion, 1961-1963
Germany-United States Indoor Meet, Berlin, 1965​
​World Records​​
Mile Relay
1600-Meter Relay
Two-Mile Relay
Distance Medley
European Sprint- Medley
Indoor 400-Meter
660-Yard Sprint
National Titles​
Indoor 600 Meters (Twice)
Outdoor 400 Meters
Olympic Trial 400 Meters
Mile Relay
Honors​​
All-American, Track and Field
All University of California Athlete, Junior Year
University of California, Hall of Fame
Sacramento Area Sports Hall of Fame
Woodland Sports Hall of Fame
Outstanding Service –
Paradise High School Athletic Hall of Fame
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