John W. McEachen with his medal
FULTON – On July 3, Fulton resident John W. McEachen competed in the 2017 USA-Taekwondo National Championships, which were held at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. He won his two sparring matches in the 40-49 year – 68 kg Black Belt sparring division with scores of 18-8 and 13-8, and won a gold medal.
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Features/2017/June/30/2017-National-Championships-Results
He divides his training time between workouts with Master Pryor’s Taekwondo America in Oswego, practicing with the SUNY Oswego Track team, and lifting weights in his garage gym.
Also a competitive runner, he finished 32nd overall and 1st in his age group (45-49) at the 5km “Nate Race” on June 10 in Canastota during the Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend, with a time of 21:40.
He also competed on the track at the 2017 USA-Track and Field Niagara Regional Championships, which were held on June 24 at Penfield High School, winning his division in the 400m, 200m, and 100m.
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