Greg Bell

Greg Bell graduated from Terre Haute Garfield High School in 1948, where his greatest achievement was a second place finish in the long jump in the state meet.

In 1954, following a tour of military service, Greg enrolled in Indiana University. While an IU student he captured many championships in the long jump, including four state AAU, three National AAU, three Big State, four Ohio Relays, three Penn Relays, three Big Ten indoor and outdoor, two NCAA, the 1956 Olympic, and the 1959 USSR vs. USA championships. Greg's honors were also numerous in the sprints, and he captained the US team which competed against the USSR in 1959. Further, he captained the 1956-1957, and 1958 Indiana University track teams.

He was the recipient of the 1958 Big Ten Medal and the 1956, 1957, and 1958 Balfour Awards.

Greg consistently held the longest jump in the world during the, 1955-1959 period, thus becoming a seven time All American with a best recorded jump of 26 feet 7 inches.

Awards:
Gold Medal in 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne Australia
Big Ten Medal of Honor for winning the long jump in both indoor and outdoor in 1956, 1957 and 1958,
2nd place finish in 1959 Pan American games.