Merwin
Graham

Merwin Graham
Merwin Graham was born in Bartlesville, Okla., in March 1903. In 1924, Graham decided to try to make the United States Olympic Team that would be travelling to Paris, France, to compete. He qualified for the U.S. team with a first-place finish at the national meet in the hop, step and jump event, which is today called the triple jump. He placed eighth in the event at the Games. In 1925, as captain of the KU track team, Graham won the broad jump and placed second in the high jump at the Texas Relays, and won first in both the triple jump and broad jump at the Drake Relays. Graham's versatility made him a tough competitor in sprints and low and high hurdles as well. In all, Graham earned more than 60 medals, several cups and numerous gold watches. He was elected to the Drake Relays Hall of Fame in 1959 as one of the most outstanding athletes over a 50-year period. He was honored for his triple jump efforts. After college, Graham went on to work for Mobil Oil Co., from which he retired after 36 years of service.

Teams:
Track & Field (Men's) 1923
Track & Field (Men's) 1924
Track & Field (Men's) 1925

Olympian
1924 - Track & Field (Men's)

Conference Champion
1923 - Track & Field (Men's)
1925 - Track & Field (Men's)

Captain
1925 - Track & Field (Men's)

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