Jack Higginson (athlete)
British triple jumper
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John Higginson also known as Jack Higginson (21 June 1891 – 15 October 1966) was a British athlete[1] who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[2]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born21 June 1891
Preston, England
Died15 October 1966 (aged 75)
Nelson, England
SportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 21 June 1891 Preston, England |
| Died | 15 October 1966 (aged 75) Nelson, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Triple jump |
| Club | Preston Harriers |
Career
Higginson became the national triple jump champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1924 AAA Championships.[3][4][5] Shortly afterwards he was selected for the British team at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, where he competed in the men's triple jump, finishing in 13th place.[6]
Higginson regained his triple jump title at the 1926 AAA Championships.[7][8] Higginson set a British triple jump record of 14.25 metres in 1926 and his son Jack Higginson Jr. set a record 14.43 metres in 1938.[1]
