Cliff
Cushman

Cliff Cushman
As a junior in 1959, Cliff Cushman finished second in the 400-meter hurdles, helping Kansas to its first outdoor NCAA Championship. In 1960, Cushman was named captain of the Jayhawks in addition to earning most outstanding performer honors at the Kansas Relays. He was also the national champion in the 400-meter hurdles, helping the Jayhawks to defend their NCAA Championship. Cushman was also an Olympian. Competing in the 1960 games in Rome, he finished second overall in a time of 49.6 seconds in the 400-meter hurdles.

Teams:
Track & Field (Men's) 1958
Track & Field (Men's) 1959
Track & Field (Men's) 1960

All-American
1959 - Track & Field (Men's)
1960 - Track & Field (Men's)

Olympian
1960 - Track & Field (Men's)

National Champion
1960 - Track & Field (Men's)

Academic All-American
1959 - Track & Field (Men's)

Conference Champion
1959 - Track & Field (Men's)
1960 - Track & Field (Men's)

Captain
1960 - Track & Field (Men's)

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