Education
He graduated from Northwestern High School.
He graduated from Northwestern High School.
lieutenant was the first Olympic archery medal in 52 years. John was coached by Clarence Fowkes who guided the United States. team through the infamous 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. Northwestern High School has a plaque in the lobby honoring John Williams.
After winning the 1971 world title, he won the gold medal in the men"s individual achery competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In 2003, the National Archery Association issued him its J. Maurice Thompson award, named after the body"s founder, for outstanding and meritorious service to the sport.
