Clarence Jaquith
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Clarence Edmond•Jaquith |
| Used name | Clarence•Jaquith |
| Born | 24 February 1896 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Died | 27 March 1993 in Midlothian, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 61 kg |
| Affiliations | Chicago AA, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Clarence Jaquith competed for the Chicago AA as a triple jumper. At the AAU meet he finished third in 1917 and fourth in 1920 and 1923. The 1920 AAU Meet doubled as the Olympic Trials so his fourth place finish placed him on the team. Jaquith worked in various jobs over the years, as a bookkeeper, a maintenance man, and a cashier, often for labor unions.
Personal Best: TJ – 14.03 (46-0¼) (1920).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Clarence Jaquith | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 15 r1/2 |