John Paul Jones (athlete)
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John Paul Jones (October 15, 1890 – January 5, 1970) was an American track athlete who set several world records in the mile, including the first mile record to be ratified by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1913.[1][3]
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![]() Jones c. 1911 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | October 15, 1890 Washington, D.C., United States |
Died | January 5, 1970 (aged 79) Tucson, Arizona, United States |
Alma mater | Cornell University |
Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | 800 m – mile |
Club | Cornell Big Red, Ithaca |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 800 m – 1:53.1y (1912) 1500 m – 3:57.2 (1912) Mile – 4:14.4 (1913)[1][2] |
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