John BASKFIELD

John Baskfield made his international début at the 1983 World Junior Championships, where he placed seventh in the 500, ninth in the 1,500 m, and 13th all-around. He skated one World Cup season, 1987-88, with three top 10 finishes. Baskfield was an all-around athlete in high school, playing soccer, baseball, and track. He attended the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and later had a career in law enforcement, working as a federal probation officer.

Personal Bests: 500 – 38.56 (1988); 1000 – 1:16.70 (1988); 1500 – 1:55.88 (1988); 5000 – 7:41.30 (1986).