About John Crist
Born 1954. John Crist is an American athletics competitor.
John Harrison Crist (born August 28, 1954) is a retired decathlete from the United States, who finished in sixth place (8130 points) at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He is a three-time national champion (1981, 1982 and 1985) in the men's decathlon.
Crist went to Arlington Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was on a state championship basketball team. He was an All-American for the Alabama Crimson Tide track and field team, finishing 7th in the decathlon at the 1976 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He was also a Southeastern Conference champion.
He later became the owner of "Memories" swingdance club in California, which has been open at its location in Whittier, California for over 15 years.
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Who is John Crist?
American decathlete
When was John Crist born?
John Crist was born on 28 August 1954 in Portsmouth.
What is John Crist's occupation?
John Crist is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is John Crist?
John Crist is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Crist (decathlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Crist. https://biography.guide/john-crist-athletics-competitor/
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