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Legendary Arkansas Track Coach John McDonnell has passed away.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:12 am
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:12 am
NCAA National Titles: 40
NCAA Triple Crowns: 5
Conference Championships: 84
Conference Triple Crowns: 20
All Americans: 185
Olympians: 24
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NCAA Triple Crowns: 5
Conference Championships: 84
Conference Triple Crowns: 20
All Americans: 185
Olympians: 24
Family Statement
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Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:14 am to Hawgeye
The true GOAT. Michael Jordan went to John McDonnell when he needed advice.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:14 am to Hawgeye
What a career
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:16 am to Hawgeye
Damn
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:18 am to Hawgeye
What a legend
Little known fact, he was 27 years old when he ran track as a freshman at Southwestern Louisiana (La-Lafayette), coming from Ireland
After that he coached three years in high school before Arkansas grabbed him up as head cross country coach. He added track and field 6 years later.
Little known fact, he was 27 years old when he ran track as a freshman at Southwestern Louisiana (La-Lafayette), coming from Ireland
After that he coached three years in high school before Arkansas grabbed him up as head cross country coach. He added track and field 6 years later.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:19 am to Hawgeye
RIP Sir
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:21 am to Hawgeye
Damn that sucks. He was a true legend. I was lucky enough to get to compete against him (if you call it that) in his prime.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:24 am to Hawgeye
How does track coaching work? There are so many different disciplines.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:25 am to Hawgeye
Absolute legend. So great. There will never be another one. RIP. 
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:26 am to ReauxlTide222
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How does track coaching work?
In track you usually have a head coach or director that oversees the whole program. You've typically got (at least) a distance coach, throws coach, jumps coach (vertical and horizontal), and sprints etc. We have a long and short sprints coach and our distance is split into mid and long too.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:27 am to KingOfTheWorld
It is with profound sadness that the McDonnell family announces our beloved husband, father, and brother, John McDonnell, transitioned to Heaven with our Lord and Savior at 10:54 pm on Monday, June 7, 2021. He passed away so peacefully, enveloped in the love of his family and friends. He could have settled anywhere in America after emigrating from Ireland, but chose to call Northwest Arkansas home because as he often stated, this was ‘God’s Country’.
“His career speaks for itself, but what truly spoke was his love for God, serving others, and his limitless generosity. We want everyone to know how thankful he was for the support, love, friendship, and depth of opportunities he received throughout the years. While the world has lost an extraordinary man, we not only mourn his loss, but wholeheartedly celebrate that God allowed people around the world to be touched and impacted by his gifts of faith, love, and inspiration. His legacy and spirit will forever live on through his family, friends, colleagues, and athletes.”
“His career speaks for itself, but what truly spoke was his love for God, serving others, and his limitless generosity. We want everyone to know how thankful he was for the support, love, friendship, and depth of opportunities he received throughout the years. While the world has lost an extraordinary man, we not only mourn his loss, but wholeheartedly celebrate that God allowed people around the world to be touched and impacted by his gifts of faith, love, and inspiration. His legacy and spirit will forever live on through his family, friends, colleagues, and athletes.”
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:27 am to Leto II
you ran at Auburn buddy?
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:29 am to Harry Rex Vonner
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you ran at Auburn buddy?
Yep. And fortunately or unfortunately my freshman year was the first year Arkanasas joined the SEC. At least I can say I ran against the best
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:29 am to KingOfTheWorld
RIP Mr. McDonnell……I remember watching John run track at USL….time really does fly!
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:30 am to Leto II
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:32 am to Harry Rex Vonner
His niece owns a pretty nice running specialty store here in Atlanta called West Stride.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:33 am to Hawgeye
As someone who loves Track RIP Mr. Mcdonnell! One of the best!
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:34 am to Leto II
I long jumped 19'9 1/2 in high school
I was so pissed
I was so pissed
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:35 am to Hawgeye
Pour one out for one of the best to ever do it.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:39 am to Hawgeye
That record will never be touched.
Truly the GOAT
Truly the GOAT
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