Lindbergh Cross Country

Summary

John Cote was more of a track middle distance runner than a cross country runner. He was a multi-year varsity cross country runner but mostly middle of the pack. In track, he was the best in the state and still holds the Washington State 800m record. He placed 3rd nationally his Senior year and broke the 25-year-old state mark of 1:50.4 set by Greg Gibson of Connell in 1972.

John went on to run for Washington State University on a full ride scholarship for a couple years.

Best times:

800m 1:49.41

4x400m split: 46.5

3 mile – 16:33 (5:31 pace)

John, if you ever land on this page and can provide more times, please contact us.

Related links

• Track & Field Records (05/24/1999)
• Track / Class AA Championships — Lavallee’s Win, Points Crucial — 300 Hurdles Victory Gives Mount (05/31/1997)
• Times Stars Of The Week (05/19/1997)
• Seamount League Track & Field — A Four-Event Sweep For Lindbergh’s Cote (05/16/1997)
• Lonely Miles Put Cote In Front (05/08/1997)
• State Track Bests (05/08/1997)
• Pasco Invite 1997 (4th place 800m)
• Prep Track — Hooker, Young Top Field Of Returnees (03/26/1997)
• Wednesday’s detailed prep results and all-time track rankings (03/24/2004)
• Pasco Invite 1996 (6th place 800m)
• Washington Boys 800m champions