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{{Short description|American sprinter and hurdler}}
{{Infobox sportsperson
{{Infobox sportsperson
| name = Ralph Mann
| name = Ralph Mann
| image = Ralph Mann.jpg
| image = Ralph Mann.jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| fullname = Ralph Vernon Mann
| birth_name = Ralph Vernon Mann
| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1949|6|16}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1949|6|16}}
| birth_place = [[Long Beach, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Long Beach, California]], U.S.
| education = [[Carson High School (Carson, California)|Carson]]
| headercolor = lightsteelblue
| headercolor = lightsteelblue
| height = 193 cm
| height = 193 cm
| weight = 86 kg
| weight = 86 kg
| sport= Athletics
| sport = [[Track and field]] / Athletics
| event = Sprint, hurdles
| event = Sprint, hurdles
| pb = 440 y – 46.6 (1970)<br>120 yH – 13.9 (1968)<br>400 mH – 48.51 (1972)
| pb = 440 y – 46.6 (1970)<br>120 yH – 13.9 (1968)<br>400 mH – 48.51 (1972)
| universityteam = [[BYU Cougars|Brigham Young University Cougars]]
| club = Southern California Striders
| club = Southern California Striders
| show-medals = yes
| show-medals = yes
| medaltemplates =
| medaltemplates =
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{{MedalCompetition | [[Pan American Games]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Pan American Games]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[1971 Pan American Games|1971 Cali]] | [[Athletics at the 1971 Pan American Games|400 m hurdles]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[1971 Pan American Games|1971 Cali]] | [[Athletics at the 1971 Pan American Games|400 m hurdles]] }}
{{MedalSilver | [[1975 Pan American Games|1975 Mexico City]] | [[Athletics at the 1975 Pan American Games|400 m hurdles]] }}
}}
}}


'''Ralph Vernon Mann''' (born June 16, 1949) is a retired American sprinter and hurdler. He was an [[undergraduate]] at [[Brigham Young University]], and later earned a [[Ph.D.]] in [[Biomechanics]] from the [[Washington State University]].<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/ralph-mann-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417175311/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/ralph-mann-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-04-17}}</ref>
'''Ralph Vernon Mann''' (born June 16, 1949) is a retired American sprinter and hurdler. He was an [[undergraduate]] at [[Brigham Young University]], and later earned a [[Ph.D.]] in [[Biomechanics]] from [[Washington State University]].<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/ralph-mann-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417175311/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/ralph-mann-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-04-17}}</ref>


In 1969, Mann won his first [[NCAA]] 440 yard hurdles championship with a time of 49.6 seconds. Tying the NCAA and American records, the time was three-tenths of a second off the world record. A year later in [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]], [[Iowa]], Mann captured his second NCAA championship and set a new world-record time of 48.8 seconds for the 440 intermediate hurdles. During his collegiate career Ralph was NCAA champion three times. He was a three-time [[All-America]]n, and in 1970 was second in the voting for the [[James E. Sullivan Award|Sullivan Award]].
In 1969, Mann won his first [[NCAA]] 440 yard hurdles championship with a time of 49.6 seconds. Tying the NCAA and American records, the time was three-tenths of a second off the world record. A year later in [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]], [[Iowa]], Mann captured his second NCAA championship and set a new world-record time of 48.8 seconds for the 440 yards hurdles. During his collegiate career Ralph was NCAA champion three times. He was a three-time [[All-America]]n, and in 1970 was second in the voting for the [[James E. Sullivan Award|Sullivan Award]].


In 1971, Mann won gold in the 400m hurdles at the [[Athletics at the 1971 Pan American Games|Pan-American Games]].<ref name="usatf">{{cite web |title=Ralph Mann |url=https://www.usatf.org/athlete-bios/ralph-mann |publisher=USA Track and Field}}</ref>
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He competed in the 400 m hurdles at the 1972 Olympics and won the silver medal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=MANNRAL01 |title=Ralph Mann |website=databaseOlympics.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208212714/http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=MANNRAL01 |archive-date=2007-02-08}}</ref> Ralph was a five-time [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] champion. He received the AAU’s DiBenedetto Award for the single most outstanding career, most notably for his Olympic silver medal. In 2015, he was inducted into the USA [[National Track and Field Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|title=National Track & Field Hall of Fame|url=http://www.usatf.org/Athlete-Bios/Hall-of-Fame/Track---Field.aspx|website=USA Track & Field|access-date=8 December 2015}}</ref>


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He competed in the 400 m hurdles at the 1972 Olympics and won the silver medal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=MANNRAL01 |title=Ralph Mann |website=databaseOlympics.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208212714/http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=MANNRAL01 |archive-date=2007-02-08}}</ref> His winning time of 48.4 seconds at the United States Olympic Trials that year was credited as a best mark for the event at sea level (the then world record was 48.1 s set at altitude).<ref>Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition, Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics, p. 128.</ref>
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Mann co-wrote the book ''Swing Like a Pro: The Breakthrough Scientific Method of Perfecting Your Golf Swing'' with Fred Griffin. This book was the culmination of Mann's expertise in the field of biomechanics and Griffin's experience of teaching golf as a [[Professional Golfers' Association of America|PGA]] [[Professional golfer|Professional]].<ref>Ralph Mann, Fred Griffin, Guy Yocom (1998) ''Swing Like a Pro: The Breakthrough Scientific Method of Perfecting Your Golf Swing''. Broadway Books. {{ISBN|076790236X}}</ref> Mann has two children, Amber and [[Randall Mann|Randall]], a poet and literary critic.

In 1975, Mann won silver at the [[Athletics at the 1975 Pan American Games|Pan-American Games]].
Ralph was also a four-time [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] champion - 1969-71 and 1975.<ref name="usatf"/>

In 1976, Mann attempted to qualify for the Olympics again but came sixth and therefore outside the top 3 qualifiers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://trackandfieldnews.com/usa-olympic-trials-history/ |publisher=Track and Field News|title=Richard Hymans, US Olympic Trials History}}</ref>

== Awards and Accolades ==

Mann received the AAU’s DiBenedetto Award for the single most outstanding career, most notably for his Olympic silver medal.

In 2015, he was inducted into the USA [[National Track and Field Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|title=National Track & Field Hall of Fame|url=http://www.usatf.org/Athlete-Bios/Hall-of-Fame/Track---Field.aspx|website=USA Track & Field|access-date=8 December 2015}}</ref>

In 2019, Mann was inducted into the inaugural [[Carson High School (Carson, California)]] Hall of fame.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Calhoun |first1=Damian |title=Carson High to hold inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday |url=https://www.dailybreeze.com/2019/11/12/carson-high-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-set-for-saturday/ |publisher=Daily Breeze |date=12 November 2019}}</ref>

== Later Life ==

Mann taught and researched at the [[University of Kentucky]]. He also consulted for USA Track & Field.<ref name="usatf"/>

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Mann co-wrote the book ''Swing Like a Pro: The Breakthrough Scientific Method of Perfecting Your Golf Swing'' with Fred Griffin. This book was the culmination of Mann's expertise in the field of biomechanics and Griffin's experience of teaching golf as a [[Professional Golfers' Association of America|PGA]] [[Professional golfer|Professional]].<ref>Ralph Mann, Fred Griffin, Guy Yocom (1998) ''Swing Like a Pro: The Breakthrough Scientific Method of Perfecting Your Golf Swing''. Broadway Books. {{ISBN|076790236X}}</ref>

He also co-authored with Amber Murphy the book ''The mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling''.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling |publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |isbn=978-1727514766 |pages=338 |edition=2018|author= R Mann and A Murphy|date=20 September 2018 }}</ref>

Mann has two children, Amber and [[Randall Mann|Randall]], a poet and literary critic.

== Rankings ==

Mann was ranked among the best in the US and the world in the 400 m hurdles from 1969 to 1976, according to the votes of the experts of ''[[Track and Field News]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://trackandfieldnews.com/mens-world-rankings-by-athlete-2/|title=Men's World Rankings By Athlete|publisher=[[Track and Field News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://trackandfieldnews.com/mens-u-s-rankings-by-athlete/|title=Men's U.S. Rankings By Athlete|publisher=[[Track and Field News]]}}</ref>

{| class=wikitable
|+ 400 meters hurdles
|-
!Year
!World rank
!US rank
|-
|1969
|align="center" | 4th
|align="center" | 2nd
|-
|1970
|align="center" | 2nd
|align="center" | 1st
|-
|1971
|align="center" | 1st
|align="center" | 1st
|-
|1972
|align="center" | 2nd
|align="center" | 1st
|-
|1973
|align="center" | 4th
|align="center" | 2nd
|-
|1974
|align="center" | 3rd
|align="center" | 2nd
|-
|1975
|align="center" | 4th
|align="center" | 2nd
|-
|1976
|align="center" | 9th
|align="center" | 6th
|-
|}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1949 births]]
[[Category:1949 births]]
[[Category:Brigham Young University alumni]]
[[Category:Brigham Young University alumni]]
[[Category:Carson High School (Carson, California) alumni]]
[[Category:Washington State University alumni]]
[[Category:Washington State University alumni]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1972 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1972 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States]]
[[Category:Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States in athletics (track and field)]]
[[Category:Pan American Games medalists in athletics (track and field)]]
[[Category:Track and field athletes from Long Beach, California]]
[[Category:Track and field athletes from Long Beach, California]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1971 Pan American Games]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1971 Pan American Games]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1975 Pan American Games]]
[[Category:Medalists at the 1975 Pan American Games]]
[[Category:BYU Cougars men's track and field athletes]]
[[Category:BYU Cougars men's track and field athletes]]
[[Category:NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners]]




Latest revision as of 19:07, 15 October 2024

Ralph Mann
Personal information
Birth nameRalph Vernon Mann
Born (1949-06-16) June 16, 1949 (age 75)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
EducationCarson
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
SportTrack and field / Athletics
Event(s)Sprint, hurdles
University teamBrigham Young University Cougars
ClubSouthern California Striders
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)440 y – 46.6 (1970)
120 yH – 13.9 (1968)
400 mH – 48.51 (1972)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich 400 m hurdles
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1971 Cali 400 m hurdles
Silver medal – second place 1975 Mexico City 400 m hurdles

Ralph Vernon Mann (born June 16, 1949) is a retired American sprinter and hurdler. He was an undergraduate at Brigham Young University, and later earned a Ph.D. in Biomechanics from Washington State University.[1]

In 1969, Mann won his first NCAA 440 yard hurdles championship with a time of 49.6 seconds. Tying the NCAA and American records, the time was three-tenths of a second off the world record. A year later in Des Moines, Iowa, Mann captured his second NCAA championship and set a new world-record time of 48.8 seconds for the 440 yards hurdles. During his collegiate career Ralph was NCAA champion three times. He was a three-time All-American, and in 1970 was second in the voting for the Sullivan Award.

In 1971, Mann won gold in the 400m hurdles at the Pan-American Games.[2]

He competed in the 400 m hurdles at the 1972 Olympics and won the silver medal.[3] His winning time of 48.4 seconds at the United States Olympic Trials that year was credited as a best mark for the event at sea level (the then world record was 48.1 s set at altitude).[4]

In 1975, Mann won silver at the Pan-American Games. Ralph was also a four-time AAU champion - 1969-71 and 1975.[2]

In 1976, Mann attempted to qualify for the Olympics again but came sixth and therefore outside the top 3 qualifiers.[5]

Awards and Accolades

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Mann received the AAU’s DiBenedetto Award for the single most outstanding career, most notably for his Olympic silver medal.

In 2015, he was inducted into the USA National Track and Field Hall of Fame.[6]

In 2019, Mann was inducted into the inaugural Carson High School (Carson, California) Hall of fame.[7]

Later Life

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Mann taught and researched at the University of Kentucky. He also consulted for USA Track & Field.[2]

Mann co-wrote the book Swing Like a Pro: The Breakthrough Scientific Method of Perfecting Your Golf Swing with Fred Griffin. This book was the culmination of Mann's expertise in the field of biomechanics and Griffin's experience of teaching golf as a PGA Professional.[8]

He also co-authored with Amber Murphy the book The mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling.[9]

Mann has two children, Amber and Randall, a poet and literary critic.

Rankings

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Mann was ranked among the best in the US and the world in the 400 m hurdles from 1969 to 1976, according to the votes of the experts of Track and Field News.[10][11]

400 meters hurdles
Year World rank US rank
1969 4th 2nd
1970 2nd 1st
1971 1st 1st
1972 2nd 1st
1973 4th 2nd
1974 3rd 2nd
1975 4th 2nd
1976 9th 6th

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ralph Mann". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
  2. ^ a b c "Ralph Mann". USA Track and Field.
  3. ^ "Ralph Mann". databaseOlympics.com. Archived from the original on 2007-02-08.
  4. ^ Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition, Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics, p. 128.
  5. ^ "Richard Hymans, US Olympic Trials History". Track and Field News.
  6. ^ "National Track & Field Hall of Fame". USA Track & Field. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  7. ^ Calhoun, Damian (12 November 2019). "Carson High to hold inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday". Daily Breeze.
  8. ^ Ralph Mann, Fred Griffin, Guy Yocom (1998) Swing Like a Pro: The Breakthrough Scientific Method of Perfecting Your Golf Swing. Broadway Books. ISBN 076790236X
  9. ^ R Mann and A Murphy (20 September 2018). The Mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling (2018 ed.). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. p. 338. ISBN 978-1727514766.
  10. ^ "Men's World Rankings By Athlete". Track and Field News.
  11. ^ "Men's U.S. Rankings By Athlete". Track and Field News.


Sporting positions
Preceded by
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 Men's 400m Hurdles Best Year Performance
1971 		Succeeded by



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