John Potts (athlete)
British long-distance runner
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John Henry Soulsby Potts also known as Jack Potts (17 September 1906 – 25 April 1987) was a British long-distance runner[1] who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Henry Soulsby "Jack" Potts |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 17 September 1906 Tanfield, England |
| Died | 25 April 1987 (aged 80) Shurdington, Cheltenham, England |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | 10,000 metres |
| Club | Saltwell Harriers |
Biography
Potts finished second behind Jack Winfield in the 10 miles event at the 1931 AAA Championships.[3][4] Potts became the national 6 miles champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1932 AAA Championships.[5][6]
After finishing third behind Józef Noji in the 6 miles event at the 1936 AAA Championships,[7][8] he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, where he participated in the men's 10,000 metres but did not finish.[9]
Potts became the national steeplechase champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1938 AAA Championships.[10][11]
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