Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) Club Sodermalms IK, Bromma Event(s) 10000 m | Sport Athletics Weight 64 kg (141 lb) Name John Eke | |
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Born 12 March 1886 Hogby, Sweden Died 11 June 1964 (aged 84)
Pennsylvania, United States | ||
John Wicktor Eke (12 March 1886 – 11 June 1964) was a Swedish long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the individual cross country and a gold in the team cross country event. Eke also progressed to the 10000 m final, but decided to withdraw.
After his 1912 Olympic victory, Eke moved to New York City, where he competed for the Irish American Athletic Club.
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