Battling Noel Johnson - Revision history

Matt: no proof of his being a National AAU champion

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no proof of his being a National AAU champion

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	==References==		==References==
	*Biographical Reference [http://www.animal-kingdom-workouts.com/vancouver-personal-trainer.html Training Regimen Described]		*Biographical Reference [http://www.animal-kingdom-workouts.com/vancouver-personal-trainer.html Training Regimen Described]

	~~[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]~~
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John: moved Human:491028 to Battling Noel Johnson

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moved Human:491028 to Battling Noel Johnson

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	<boxer>~~41028~~</boxer>		<boxer>491028</boxer>

	~~Name: Battling Noel Johnson~~

	~~Born: July 7, 1899~~

	~~Died: January 21, 1996~~

	~~Nationality: American~~

	'''Battling Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner, boxer and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.		'''Battling Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner, boxer and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.

	==Earlier life==		==Earlier life==
	Johnson was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota. He supported himself during the great depression as a professional boxer~~.[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=491028&cat=boxer]. Boxrec records of his professional welterweight bouts are incomplete~~. He later moved to San Diego, married, and worked for Corvair.		Johnson was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota. He supported himself during the great depression as a professional boxer. He later moved to San Diego, married, and worked for Corvair.

	==Life as a senior athlete==		==Life as a senior athlete==
	Later a widower, he was told by his doctors at age 70 that he had only six months to live. Embarking on a new life of diet, exercise,		Later a widower, he was told by his doctors at age 70 that he had only six months to live. Embarking on a new life of diet, exercise,
	weight training, isometrics, walking, and marathon running, he became the ~~premiere~~ athlete in the 65 and over age group in the United States.		weight training, isometrics, walking, and marathon running, he became the premier athlete in the 65 and over age group in the United States.
	His diet included eating fresh raw bee pollen. He appeared on over a million wheaties boxes in 1977.		His diet included eating fresh raw bee pollen. He appeared on over a million wheaties boxes in 1977.

	==Accomplishments and awards==		==Accomplishments and awards==
	Johnson was a regular participant in the Senior Olympics. In 1979, he ~~dazzled the competition by winning~~ gold medals in the marathon, the mile, 13000 meters, and in boxing-where he regained his amateur status and won the final at age 79 by ~~decking~~ his 40 year old opponent. ~~Even more amazing was the fact that his~~ opponent was wearing headgear. Johnson was not. He ran marathons across the United States and around the world. He was awarded the Presidential Award for Physical Fitness by President Ronald Reagan. One of his books, entitled ''A Dud at 70, A Stud at 80: How To Do It'' features a cover with Johnson, 80, and his thirty-something girlfriend. Johnson died at his home in San Diego on January 21, 1996. He was survived by a son and daughter in San Diego, 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.[http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/26/us/noel-johnson-whose-regimen-set-an-example-is-dead-at-95.html]		Johnson was a regular participant in the Senior Olympics. In 1979, he won gold medals in the marathon, the mile, 13000 meters, and in boxing-where he regained his amateur status and won the final at age 79 by stopping his 40 year old opponent. His opponent was wearing headgear Johnson was not. He ran marathons across the United States and around the world. He was awarded the Presidential Award for Physical Fitness by President Ronald Reagan. One of his books, entitled ''A Dud at 70, A Stud at 80: How To Do It'' features a cover with Johnson, 80, and his thirty-something girlfriend. Johnson died at his home in San Diego on January 21, 1996. He was survived by a son and daughter in San Diego, 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.[http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/26/us/noel-johnson-whose-regimen-set-an-example-is-dead-at-95.html]

	==New York City Marathon records==		==New York City Marathon records==
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	==References==		==References==
	* Professional boxing record of Battling Noel Johnson from Boxrec (appears incomplete) [http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=491028&cat=boxer]
	*Biographical Reference [http://www.animal-kingdom-workouts.com/vancouver-personal-trainer.html Training Regimen Described]		*Biographical Reference [http://www.animal-kingdom-workouts.com/vancouver-personal-trainer.html Training Regimen Described]

	[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]		[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Battling Noel}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Battling Noel}}

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	==Earlier life==		==Earlier life==
	Johnson was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota. He supported himself during the great depression as a professional boxer.[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=491028&cat=boxer]. Boxrec records of his bouts are incomplete. He later moved to San Diego, married, and worked for Corvair.		Johnson was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota. He supported himself during the great depression as a professional boxer.[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=491028&cat=boxer]. Boxrec records of his professional welterweight bouts are incomplete. He later moved to San Diego, married, and worked for Corvair.

	==Life as a senior athlete==		==Life as a senior athlete==
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	==Accomplishments and awards==		==Accomplishments and awards==
	Johnson was a regular participant in the Senior Olympics. In 1979, he dazzled the competition by winning gold medals in the marathon, the mile, 13000 meters, and in boxing-where he won the final at age 79 by decking his 40 year old opponent. Even more amazing was the fact that his opponent was wearing headgear. Johnson was not. He ran marathons across the United States and around the world. He was awarded the Presidential Award for Physical Fitness by President Ronald Reagan. One of his books, entitled ''A Dud at 70, A Stud at 80: How To Do It'' features a cover with Johnson, 80, and his thirty-something girlfriend. Johnson died at his home in San Diego on January 21, 1996. He was survived by a son and daughter in San Diego, 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.[http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/26/us/noel-johnson-whose-regimen-set-an-example-is-dead-at-95.html]		Johnson was a regular participant in the Senior Olympics. In 1979, he dazzled the competition by winning gold medals in the marathon, the mile, 13000 meters, and in boxing-where he regained his amateur status and won the final at age 79 by decking his 40 year old opponent. Even more amazing was the fact that his opponent was wearing headgear. Johnson was not. He ran marathons across the United States and around the world. He was awarded the Presidential Award for Physical Fitness by President Ronald Reagan. One of his books, entitled ''A Dud at 70, A Stud at 80: How To Do It'' features a cover with Johnson, 80, and his thirty-something girlfriend. Johnson died at his home in San Diego on January 21, 1996. He was survived by a son and daughter in San Diego, 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.[http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/26/us/noel-johnson-whose-regimen-set-an-example-is-dead-at-95.html]

	==New York City Marathon records==		==New York City Marathon records==

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	Nationality: American		Nationality: American

	'''Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.		'''Battling Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner, boxer and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.

	==Earlier life==		==Earlier life==

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	Died: January 21, 1996		Died: January 21, 1996

	Nationality :American		Nationality: American

	'''Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.		'''Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.

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	Name: Battling Noel Johnson		Name: Battling Noel Johnson

	Born: July 7, 1899		Born: July 7, 1899

	Died: January 21, 1996		Died: January 21, 1996

	Nationality :American		Nationality :American

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	<boxer>41028</boxer>Name:Battling Noel Johnson Born:July 7, 1899 Died:January 21, 1996		<boxer>41028</boxer>
	Nationality:American		Name: Battling Noel Johnson
			Born: July 7, 1899
			Died: January 21, 1996
			Nationality :American

	'''Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.		'''Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.

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	<boxer>41028</boxer>		<boxer>41028</boxer>Name:Battling Noel Johnson Born:July 7, 1899 Died:January 21, 1996
	Name:Battling Noel Johnson
	Born:~~1900~~
	Died:1996
	Nationality:American		Nationality:American
	'''Noel Johnson''' (~~1900~~-1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.		'''Noel Johnson''' (July 7, 1899-January 21, 1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.

	==Earlier life==		==Earlier life==
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	==Accomplishments and awards==		==Accomplishments and awards==
	Johnson was a regular participant in the Senior Olympics. In 1979, he dazzled the competition by winning gold medals in the marathon, the mile, 13000 meters, and in boxing-where he won the final at age 79 by decking his 40 year old opponent. Even more amazing was the fact that his opponent was wearing headgear. Johnson was not. He ran marathons across the United States and around the world. He was awarded the Presidential Award for Physical Fitness by President Ronald Reagan. One of his books, entitled ''A Dud at 70, A Stud at 80: How To Do It'' features a cover with Johnson, 80, and his thirty-something girlfriend. He was survived by a son and daughter in San Diego, 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.[http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/26/us/noel-johnson-whose-regimen-set-an-example-is-dead-at-95.html]		Johnson was a regular participant in the Senior Olympics. In 1979, he dazzled the competition by winning gold medals in the marathon, the mile, 13000 meters, and in boxing-where he won the final at age 79 by decking his 40 year old opponent. Even more amazing was the fact that his opponent was wearing headgear. Johnson was not. He ran marathons across the United States and around the world. He was awarded the Presidential Award for Physical Fitness by President Ronald Reagan. One of his books, entitled ''A Dud at 70, A Stud at 80: How To Do It'' features a cover with Johnson, 80, and his thirty-something girlfriend. Johnson died at his home in San Diego on January 21, 1996. He was survived by a son and daughter in San Diego, 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.[http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/26/us/noel-johnson-whose-regimen-set-an-example-is-dead-at-95.html]

	==New York City Marathon records==		==New York City Marathon records==

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	<boxer>41028</boxer>		<boxer>41028</boxer>
			Name:Battling Noel Johnson
			Born:1900
			Died:1996
			Nationality:American
	'''Noel Johnson''' (1900-1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.		'''Noel Johnson''' (1900-1996) was an advanced age marathon runner and athlete who set a number of records in the New York City Marathon and the Senior Olympics.