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John Moffitt (athlete)

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Name
  
John Moffitt


Role
  
Olympic athlete

Education
  
Louisiana State University

Olympic medals
  
Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's long jump

John Moffitt (born December 12, 1980) is an American long jumper. His breakthrough came in 2004 when he became NCAA indoor and outdoor champion, improved his personal best by 45 centimeters and won the silver medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics behind countryfellow Dwight Phillips. The next year he jumped only 7.96 m as a season's best.

Moffitt was a member of the Louisiana State University track and field team.

Personal bests

  • Long jump - 8.47 m (2004)
  • Triple jump - 16.53 m (2003), 16.79 m (2004 indoor)
  • High jump - 2.15 m (2004 indoor)

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