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John Eke

John Eke
John Eke 1912.jpg
Eke at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
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
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 10000 m – 33:33.0 (1912)

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.



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