Member of U.S. Olympic track and field teams in 1964 and 1968, winning silver medal in high jumo (7-3 ½) in 1968. All-American, Pan American Games gold medalist (7-2 ¼) and ranked No. 1 in world in high jump in 1967. Lettered in track in 1966 and 1967, and in football in 1967.