John Arthur Jarvis

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John Arthur Jarvis (24 February 1872 – 9 May 1933) was an English competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain in three Olympic Games,[1] and was a well-known amateur athlete of the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won two gold medals in the 1000-metre and the 4000-metre freestyle events. He also won a gold medal in the water polo tournament.[2]

FullnameJohn Arthur Jarvis
NationalteamGreat Britain
Born(1872-02-24)24 February 1872
Leicester, England
Died9 May 1933(1933-05-09) (aged 61)
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John Jarvis
Jarvis in 1900
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Full nameJohn Arthur Jarvis
National teamGreat Britain
Born(1872-02-24)24 February 1872
Leicester, England
Died9 May 1933(1933-05-09) (aged 61)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubOsborne SC, Leicester SC
Medal record
Representing Great Britain
Men's swimming
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1900 Paris1000 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place1900 Paris4000 m freestyle
Intercalated Games
Silver medal – second place1906 Athens1 mile
Bronze medal – third place1906 Athens400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place1906 Athens4×250 m freestyle
Men's water polo
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1900 ParisMen's tournament
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Jarvis was born in Leicester.[3] He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as an "Honor Swimmer" in 1968.[4]

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