John Scherer is an American former

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runner who ran professionally for

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and collegiately for the

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, where he was a two time

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champion in the 10000 meter outdoor, and one-time champ in the

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indoor. Additionally, he competed in the 1992 U.S. Olympic trials and qualified for the finals in the 5000 meter.

Collegiate

Professional

Scherer competed professionally from 1989 to 1996, winning a total of $9,065 in prize money. He ran for

, and was a finalist in the 1992 U.S. Olympic trials despite

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which cut his weekly mileage in half and kept him out of the 10000 meter.

Major competition

Domestic competition

International competition

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Scherer, John Living people 1966 births American male long-distance runners Michigan Wolverines men's track and field athletes Place of birth missing (living people)