Take the leap
Two-time Olympic medalist in the high jump (bronze in 1960, silver in 1964) John Thomas (Wheelock’63) competing in May 1961 in a track meet against Brandeis, BC, and Tufts at Brandeis. Among Thomas’ many records, as a BU freshman he was the first man to clear seven feet indoors. Photo by BU Photography
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