2019-08-02T14:06:52-04:00

Jonathan Quinn – Discus, 1987

Jonathan Quinn made All-America honors twice, placing ninth in the NCAA discus throw in 1986 and improving to a fifth place finish in 1987. His 195-10 mark at the NCAA Championships in 1987 set the school record and currently ranks as the third best mark in the event. In Southeastern Conference outdoor action, Quinn finished second in the [...]

2019-08-03T10:24:13-04:00

David Patrick – 400m Hurdles, 1982 (Olympian 1992)

David Patrick ran the 400 meters hurdles in the 1992 Summer Olympics and was the second American in the final, which was won by Kevin Young while setting the still standing current world record in the event. Patrick won two individual NCAA titles (880 yards indoor, 400 meter hurdles} while competing for the University of Tennessee. Patrick's 400 [...]

2019-11-11T16:04:00-05:00

Paul Jordan – Triple Jump, 1979 (Olympian 1984)

As a 56-4 triple jumper, Paul Jordan made the 1980 Olympic team when he finished 2nd in the Trials. But the U.S. didn't go to the Olympics that year due to a boycott. He also competed in the 1976 trials and made the team in 1984. Jordan ranks third on the school all-time triple jump list with a [...]

2019-11-11T16:00:03-05:00

Phil Olsen – Javelin, 1976 and 1978 (Olympian 1976)

Phil Olsen made the Canadian Olympic team in 1976 and finished 11th in the finals in Montreal. A four time All-America at Tennessee, Olsen placed four straight years in the NCAA Champions from 1975-79, winning the javelin title in 1976 with a mark of 273-2. Olsen also won the 1978 sec Javelin title with a mark of 265-10.50. Olsen [...]

2019-08-02T12:56:23-04:00

Reggie Jones – 100m/200m, 1974-1975

Reggie Jones was an eight time All-America and key member of the 1974 National Championship team. The star of the 1974 National Champion squad, Reggie Jones tallied 19.5 points; the most ever by a Vol at that time in the NCAA championship. He accumulated a win in the 100-yard dash (9.18), second in the 220-yard dash (20.00) and [...]