John Eke
 Eke at the 1912 Olympics | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 10000 m – 33:33.0 (1912)[1] | |||||||||
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.[1][2]
After his 1912 Olympic victory, Eke moved to New York City, where he competed for the Irish American Athletic Club.[2]
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