Jacques Person
German sprinter (1889–1915)
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Jakob "Jacques" Person (1 May 1889 – 15 July 1915) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] In 1912 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 metres competition. In the 800 metres event he was eliminated in the first round.[2]
BornJakob Person
1 May 1889
1 May 1889
Zabern, German Empire
Died15 July 1915 (aged 26)
Flanders, Belgium
SportTrack and field
Event(s)
400 metres800 metres
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jakob Person 1 May 1889 Zabern, German Empire |
| Died | 15 July 1915 (aged 26) Flanders, Belgium |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 400 metres 800 metres |
He was killed in action during World War I.[3]
