Jack Merchant

John William Merchant (May 3, 1899 – March 31, 1972) was an American athlete.^[1] He competed in the men's long jump at the 1920 Summer Olympics and the men's hammer throw at the 1924 Summer Olympics.^[2]

Jack Merchant

Personal information
Full name	John William Merchant
Nationality	American
Born	(1899-05-03)May 3, 1899 Marshfield, Oregon, United States
Died	March 31, 1972(1972-03-31) (aged 72) Berkeley, California, United States
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Long jump Hammer throw

Competing for the California Golden Bears track and field team, Merchant won the shot put and hammer throw at the 1922 NCAA Track and Field Championships.^[3]