John Wicktor Eke (12 March 1886 – 11 June 1964) was a Swedish long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.[2] He won a bronze medal in the individual cross country and a gold in the team cross country event. Eke also progressed to the 10000 m final, but decided to withdraw.[1][3]
![]() Eke at the 1912 Olympics | |||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||
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Born | 12 March 1886 Högby, Sweden | ||||||||||
Died | 11 June 1964 (aged 77) Pennsylvania, United States | ||||||||||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||
Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) | ||||||||||
Sport | |||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||
Event(s) | 10000 m | ||||||||||
Club | Södermalms IK, Bromma | ||||||||||
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Personal best(s) | 10000 m – 33:33.0 (1912)[1] | ||||||||||
Medal record
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After his 1912 Olympic victory, Eke moved to New York City, where he competed for the Irish American Athletic Club.[3]
Olympic champions in men's team cross country | |
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