John Eke
 Eke at the 1912 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 March 1886 , Sweden |
| Died | 11 June 1964 (aged 84) Pennsylvania, United States |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 10000 m |
| Club | Södermalms IK, Bromma |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 10000 m – 33:33.0 (1912)[1] |
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Medal record | |
John Wicktor Eke (12 March 1886 – 11 June 1964) was a Swedish long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.[2] He won a bronze medal in the individual cross country and a gold in the team cross country event. Eke also progressed to the 10000 m final, but decided to withdraw.[1][3]
After his 1912 Olympic victory, Eke moved to New York City, where he competed for the Irish American Athletic Club.[3]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b John Eke Archived 21 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
- ^ "John Eke". Olympedia. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b John Eke. Swedish Olympic Committee
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