John Williams (archer)

John Chester Williams (born September 12, 1953) is a retired archer from the United States. After placing second at the 1969 World Championships he won the 1971 and 1972 world titles and the gold medal at the 1972 Olympics. It was the first Olympic archery medal for the United States in 52 years.[1]

John Williams
Personal information
Full nameJohn Chester Williams
BornSeptember 12, 1953 (1953-09-12) (age 70)
Cranesville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportArchery
ClubU.S. Army
Coached byClarence Fowkes
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich Individual
World Archery Championships
Silver medal – second place1969 Valley ForgeIndividual
Gold medal – first place1971 YorkIndividual
World Field Championships
Gold medal – first place1972 GoriziaIndividual

Williams briefly attended Texas A&M University, and graduated in business and management from the California State University, San Bernardino. He later worked as a product manager for the archery division of Yamaha Corporation.[1]

In 2003, the National Archery Association issued him its J. Maurice Thompson award, named after the body's founder, for outstanding and meritorious service to the sport. Northwestern High School has a plaque in the lobby honoring John Williams.

References

  1. John Williams. sports-reference.com


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