Jack Daniels
Born in 1933
Sports
Jack Daniels is a renowned running coach and former Olympic medalist in modern pentathlon.
He holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology and has spent over 50 years in the sport of running.
Daniels has coached numerous elite athletes and Olympians, developing a reputation as one of America's top distance running coaches.
He is best known for creating the VDOT system, a method for determining optimal training paces based on current fitness levels.
Jack Daniels has authored multiple books on running and training, with "Daniels' Running Formula" being his most famous work.
His scientific approach to training has earned him the nickname "The World's Best Running Coach" from Runner's World magazine.
