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John Easker

John Easker

Induction:
2016

1985 Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient
Four-time All-American in cross country; first in program history
1983 Big Ten Conference cross country champion
Three-time All-American in track
Five-time Big Ten champion in track
Member of 1982 NCAA champion cross country team
Member of 1985 NCAA champion distance medley relay team
1985 Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Championship
Set Big Ten Outdoor meet record in the 10,000 meters in 1985, a mark that still stands
Competed in the 1986 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, finishing 10th
1987 USATF Cross Country champion
1981 National Junior 5,000-meter champion
1982 National Junior Cross Country champion

John Easker

John Easker

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