John McEachern

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn•McEachern
Used nameJohn•McEachern
Born29 April 1881 in Holstein, Southgate, Ontario (CAN)
Died4 June 1939 (aged 58 years 1 month 5 days) in Winnipeg, Manitoba (CAN)
NOC Canada

Biography

John McEachern was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in weight throwing events. McEachern participated in the 56-pound weight throw at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics where he finished 11th. He was also scheduled to compete in the shot put at the Games but did not start the event.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics CAN John McEachern
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) DNS
56-pound Weight Throw, Men (Olympic) 11 r1/2