Otis Burrell
Otis Burrell (born May 9, 1944) is an American track and field athlete, primarily known for the high jump where he is a four time American champion outdoors, including three straight victories[1] and a one time indoor champion.[2] Burrell won the silver medal at the 1967 Pan American Games. His personal best was 2.19 m (7 ft 2 in).[3]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men’s athletics | ||
Representing the  United States | ||
| Pan American Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 1967 Winnipeg | High jump |
Jumping for Jefferson High School of Los Angeles was in a three-way tie for first place at the 1962 CIF California State Meet.[4] Jefferson is the same high school as Olympic champion Charles Dumas, the first man to jump 7 feet. Burrell was the ninth. Burrell then went to Los Angeles Valley College[5] and University of Nevada, Reno. While at Reno, he was the 1966 NCAA Champion, as well as finishing fourth in the 120 yard hurdles.[6] Both colleges elected Burrell to their athletic Halls of Fame. Burrell now coaches for Palos Verdes Peninsula High School.[7]
Burrell remains active in masters athletics, not only as a high jumper but running hurdles.[8]
References
- http://www.legacy.usatf.org/statistics/USA-Champions/USAOutdoorTF/men/HJ.aspx
- http://www.legacy.usatf.org/statistics/USA-Champions/USAIndoorTF/men/HJ.aspx
- http://trackfield.brinkster.net/Profile.asp?ID=925&Gender=M&Page=Back&Tour=N&Year=1967&TF=F
- http://lynbrooksports.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/stateres.htm
- https://www.lavc.edu/athletics/Hall-of-Fame/Inductees.aspx
- https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=7666737#!/L0
- https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/TrackAndField
- http://masterstrack.com/1960s-star-otis-burrell-back-high-jumping-at-western-regionals/