William Jack (athlete)
British sprinter
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William Jack (20 December 1930 – 9 December 2008) also known as Willie Jack was a British sprinter who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2][3]
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Born20 December 1930
Glasgow, Scotland
Died9 December 2008 (aged 77)[1]
West Kilbride, Scotland
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Biography
Jack was born in Glasgow, Scotland and held Scottish national records in both the 100 and 220 yards.[4]
From 1951 to 1953 he was the Scottish champion over both sprint distances.[4] Jack finished third behind McDonald Bailey in the 220 yards event at the 1952 AAA Championships.[5][6][7] Shortly afterwards he represented the Great Britain team at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where he competed in the men's 100 metres.[4]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain | |||||
| 1952 | Olympics | Helsinki, Finland | 5th, SF 2 | 100 m | 11.01/10.7 |
