Eke at the 1912 Olympics
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Personal information | |
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Born | 12 March 1886 Högby, 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 |
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Personal best(s) | 10000 m – 33:33.0 (1912) |
Medal record
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John Wicktor Eke (12 March 1886 – 11 June 1964) was a Swedish long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. 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.
After his 1912 Olympic victory, Eke moved to New York City, where he competed for the Irish American Athletic Club.