Payton Jordan
Payton Jordan is a record-breaking athlete known for holding multiple world records in Masters athletics.
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March 19, 1917
February 5, 2009
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Payton Jordan was a renowned American track and field athlete and coach, most notably leading the United States team during the 1968 Summer Olympics. He also had an impressive tenure as the head coach of Stanford University’s track and field team from 1957 to 1979, guiding them to 17 consecutive conference championships. Among his many accomplishments, Jordan coached NFL player Gene Washington, competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, and was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame.
Besides his illustrious coaching career, Jordan set numerous world records in Masters track and field events, particularly in the 100m and 200m races across various age categories. He also dabbled in Hollywood as a stuntman, showcasing his talents in films such as Spartacus and The Fall of the Roman Empire.
