John Scherer
American long-distance runner
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John Scherer (born November 3, 1966) is an American former long-distance runner who ran professionally for Nike[1] and collegiately for the Michigan Wolverines, where he was a two time NCAA Division I champion in the 10000 meter outdoor, and one-time champ in the 5000 meter indoor. Additionally, he competed in the 1992 U.S. Olympic trials and qualified for the finals in the 5000 meter.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 3, 1966 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
Events | 5000 m, 10000 m |
| College team | Michigan Wolverines |
| Club | Nike |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 3000 m: 7:45.12 5000 m: 13:36.47 5k road: 13:46 10000 m: 28:16.24 10k road: 29:01 |
Collegiate
Professional
Scherer competed professionally from 1989 to 1996, winning a total of $9,065 in prize money. He ran for Nike, and was a finalist in the 1992 U.S. Olympic trials despite tendinitis which cut his weekly mileage in half and kept him out of the 10000 meter.[2]
Major competition
Domestic competition
International competition
| Date | Finish | Distance | Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 1994 | 6 | 8 km | 23:43 | Brooks Spring Runoff | Toronto |
| 26 Mar 1994 | 207 | 12 km | 38:27 | IAAF/Snickers World Cross Country Championships | Budapest |
| 15 Jul 1993 | 4 | 5000 m | 14:06.74 | World University Games | Buffalo |
| 15 Dec 1991 | 5 | 5000 m | 14:02 | Chiba International Ekiden- Leg 4 | Chiba |
| 20 Jul 1991 | 10 | 10,000 m | 28:59.22 | World University Games | Sheffield |
| 06 Jul 1991 | 23 | 10,000 m | 29:45.80 | Mobil Bislett Games | Oslo |
| 01 Jul 1991 | 7 | 3 km | 7:50.29 | Meeting BNP | Lille |
| 27 Jun 1991 | 14 | 5 km | 13:37.99 | Maxell World Games | Helsinki |
| 21 Jun 1991 | 7 | 3 km | 7:58.28 | Nike Meeting Neubrandeburg | Neubrandenburg |
| 10 Mar 1991 | 5 | 3 km | 7:45.12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships | Seville |
| 08 Mar 1991 | 3 | 3 km | 7:49.05 | IAAF World Indoor Championships- Heat 2 | Seville |
| 27 Aug 1989 | 8 | 10,000 m | 29:05.22 | World University Games | Duisburg |
