Hall of Fame
Hanns enrolled at Cumberland following a successful high school track ans field career at Howard High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Once at Cumberland, Hanns quickly established himself as a contributing member of Cumberland's track team. Hanns set school indoor track records in the 220 and 440 yard races as well as the 200 and 400 meter races and the long jump at 25'4". In addition, he set school outdoor track records in the 220 and 440 yard races and the 200 and 400 meter races. Hanns also set the outdoor long jump record at 25'10" and he participated on the record setting 4x100 meter and 4x440 yard relay teams. In 1980, Hanns was ranked as the #1 long jumper in the nation. He helped lead the Cumberland team in the KIAC District 32 meet by winning four individual events and running on two winning relay teams. Hanns went on to finish second in the long jump at the NAIA Nationals, during one of his worst showings, with a leap of 23'7". The Nationals were won at 23'11". A week earlier, Hanns won the Mason-Dixon games with a jump of 24'7", setting a school record. For his career efforts, Hanns was named a two time NAIA All-American in indoor track and four time All-American in outdoor track. Hanns currently resides in Clarksville, TN along with his wife, Johnetta, and their three children; Carl, Carlos and Carleisha.
