Jack Mortland
American racewalker
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John Eggart "Jack" Mortland (born January 23, 1935) is an American racewalker. He competed in the men's 20 kilometres walk at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameJohn Eggart "Jack" Mortland
NationalityAmerican
BornJanuary 23, 1935
Galion, Ohio, United States
Height5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Eggart "Jack" Mortland |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 23, 1935 Galion, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm) |
| Weight | 134 lb (61 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Racewalking |
Mortland started a small newsletter the Ohio Race Walker in 1965 together with Jack Blackburn. He eventually took over and published it himself until 2016.[1][2]
Personal bests
- 20 kilometres walk – 1-36:35 (1964)
