Jack Eller
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Jacob "Jack"•Eller, Jr. |
| Used name | Jack•Eller |
| Born | 15 October 1883 in New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | February 1967 in Cutchogue, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 80 kg |
| Affiliations | I-AAC, Queens, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
John Eller was a five-time AAU champion in the 220 yard low hurdles – 1907-08, and 1910-12, and also finished second in the AAU 110 hurdles in 1906, 1908, and 1910. He also won the AAU indoor hurdles in 1911 and 1916. In the era before officially recognized world records, Eller is credited with three unofficial world records in the 220 hurdles – in 1907, 1908, and 1911. He was one of four brothers, all of whom were very good athletes. Eller worked for the New York Police Department as an officer and also as a detective.
Personal Best: 110H – 15.3y (1908).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Jack Eller | |||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 2 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| Pentathlon, Men (Olympic) | 19 | |||||
| Decathlon, Men (Olympic) |