University of Maine Athletics

John Gowell won the New England 120 yard high hurdles championship in 1938. At one time he held 16 University of Maine track recors in eight events. Among the records he established at the University were those in the 220 yard low hurdles, 70 yard low hurdles, 40 yard dash, indoor long jump, 45 yard indoor hurdles, 100 yard low indoor hurdles and as a member of the mile relay team. He was class president for three years and was the Washington Watch recipient as a senior for his contributions to the school as an undergraduate.