John Register graduated from the University of Arkansas as a three-time All-American in track and field. In 1988, he qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 110-meter hurdles. He qualified again for the trials in 1992 in the 400-meter hurdles.
Paralympian will help open games
John Register ran in the Olympic Trials before suffering a freak leg injury.
Friday, July 20, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 9:58 a.m. CDT, Monday, July 21, 2008
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