Jesse Montgomery
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jesse Langford•Montgomery |
| Used name | Jesse•Montgomery |
| Born | 29 July 1904 in Lansford, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 15 November 1976 in Port Richey, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 187 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Penn Quakers, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Jesse Montgomery finished second in the 1928 AAU steeplechase, which doubled that year as the Olympic Trials. He started college at Franklin and Marshall but transferred to Penn after his sophomore year. After college he spent time as a mathematics and science teacher. In World War II he served in the US Navy, becoming a lieutenant commander. He later studied organic chemistry and worked in the oil industry for Mobil.
Personal Bests: 2 miles – 9:30.6 (1929); 3000S – 9:37.5e (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Jesse Montgomery | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | 7 h3 r1/2 |