John Williams (archer)
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John Chester Williams is an archer
from the United States
, who was born in Cranesville, Pennsylvania
. He graduated from Northwestern High School
. After winning the 1971 world title, he won the gold medal in the men's individual achery competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics
in Munich
, West Germany
. It was the first Olympic archery medal in 52 years.
John was coached by Clarence Fowkes who guided the U.S. team through the infamous 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.
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.
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, who was born in Cranesville, Pennsylvania
Cranesville, Pennsylvania
Cranesville is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 600 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Cranesville is located at ....
. He graduated from Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School (Pennsylvania)
Northwestern High School is the westernmost active High School in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its student body is approximately 700. The School serves the boroughs of Albion and Platea, Springfield Township, Conneaut Township, and Elk Creek Township; and the villages of Cherry Hill and Cranesville...
. After winning the 1971 world title, he won the gold medal in the men's individual achery competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
. It was the first Olympic archery medal in 52 years.
John was coached by Clarence Fowkes who guided the U.S. team through the infamous 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.
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.