Jack Newman
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Heather "Jack"•Newman |
| Used name | Jack•Newman |
| Born | 7 August 1903 in Melbourne, Victoria (AUS) |
| Died | 22 August 1976 (aged 73 years 15 days) in Sydney, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Measurements | 185 cm |
| Affiliations | St. Stephens Harriers, Mount Waverley (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Jack Newman was an Australian middle-distance runner who represented St. Stephens Harriers in Melbourne. In 1922 Newman finished third in the 880 yards at the Australian Open Track & Field Championships, earning himself a place on the Olympic team. At the 1924 Paris Games he ran in both the 800 and 1,500 metres but did not advance from the heats in either. Newman later helped to found the Old Melburnians Athletics Club after its precursor, the Hare & Hounds club, folded.
Personal Bests: 800 – unknown; 1500 – unknown; Mile – 4:28.4 (1923).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
Jack Newman | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 7 h6 r1/3 | |||||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h4 r1/2 |