Art Jackes
Canadian high jumper
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Arthur M. 'Art' Jackes (26 June 1924 – 10 November 2000) was a Canadian high jumper, 1948–1950.[1]
NicknameArt
Born26 June 1924
Toronto, Canada
Died10 November 2000 (aged 76)
Greenbank, Washington, United States
EducationUniversity of Toronto
Jackes in 1948 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Art |
| Born | 26 June 1924 Toronto, Canada |
| Died | 10 November 2000 (aged 76) Greenbank, Washington, United States |
| Education | University of Toronto |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | High jump |
| Club | Toronto West End YMCA |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 1.955 m (1949)[1] |
Whilst at University of Toronto, he cleared 6 feet (1.8 m) in a high-jump demonstration.[2]
In the 1948 Summer Olympics at Wembley Stadium, Jackes came sixth in high jump, behind the winner Australian John Winter.[1][3]
In the February 1950 British Empire Games, Jackes was the Canadian individual high jump entry,[4] but finished tenth.[1]
He retired around 1950 and later moved to the United States.[1]
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