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Jon "Ryan" Harlan (born April 25, 1981) is an American decathlete, who also coaches at the Awty International School.
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| Born | April 25, 1981 Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | decathlete |
Jon "Ryan" Harlan (born April 25, 1981) is an American decathlete, who also coaches at the Awty International School.
Harlan went to Midway High School in Hewitt, Texas. He later graduated from Rice University in 2004, majoring in Bachelor of Arts in Managerial Studies and Studio Art. During his time at Rice, he was the 2000 Junior National Decathlon Champion and the 2004 NCAA National Decathlon Champion. [1]
Ryan Harlan joined the Awty International School Athletic Staff in 2011, with 8 years of experience in Track and Field, and bringing a focus on correct technique and fitness for the students. As of 2023, he is still currently coaching the students of the Awty International school. [6]
Bryan Ezra Tsumoru Clay is an American decathlete who was the 2008 Summer Olympic champion for the decathlon and was also World champion in 2005.
The Awty International School is a private school located in Spring Branch, western Houston, Texas, United States. Founded in 1956, Awty allows its students to receive the International Baccalaureate or the French Baccalauréat, and is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education, making it an overseas school for French national students in the Houston area. It has age three to 12th grade students. Awty is the largest international school in the United States and the largest private day school in Houston. It is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network of schools for French national students abroad.
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