John Murphy
American high jumper
About John Murphy
Lived 1895 – 1972 (aged 77). John Murphy was an American high jumper.
John Leonard Murphy (March 23, 1895 – August 17, 1972) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Portland, Oregon and died in Midland, Michigan. In 1920, he finished fifth in the high jump competition.
Competing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish track and field team, Murphy won the 1921 and 1922 NCAA Track and Field Championships national titles in the high jump.
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Who was John Murphy?
American high jumper
When was John Murphy born?
John Murphy was born on 23 March 1895 in Portland.
When did John Murphy die?
John Murphy died on 17 August 1972 in Midland.
What was John Murphy's occupation?
John Murphy was a high jumper.
What nationality was John Murphy?
John Murphy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Murphy (high jumper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Murphy. https://biography.guide/john-murphy-high-jumper/
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