May 6 John Hamann Nunn (born October 12, 1942) is an American rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1968 he won the bronze medal with his partner Bill Maher in the double sculls event. He approached at freshman reg- istration at Cornessl University by Bill Stowe who asked him to try out for the rowing team. He led John over to the crew table to meet Coach Walt Schlaepfer. Coach asked “How tall are you and what do you weigh?” He replied “6’6” and 197 lbs.” Coach said “Perfect! Have you had any rowing experience?” “No” he said. “That’s the way we like ‘em!” The rest is history!!!
