John Odde
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hans Johannes "John"•Odde |
| Used name | John•Odde |
| Born | 29 October 1898 in Camberwell, England (GBR) |
| Died | 31 July 1972 in Kingston-upon-Thames, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Polytechnic Harriers, Westminster (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
The son of a Norwegian diplomat and a British mother, John Odde was the Norwegian triple jump champion in 1916 at the age of 17. He later spent some years in England and was a finalist in the triple jump at the AAAs four times (1921-24), winning in 1923. He was also English AAA Champion in 1923. He won the Southern title in 1924.
Personal Best: TJ – 14.13 (46-4½) (1923).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
John Odde | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 12 |