Jack Emery

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Jack Emery (actually Carl Allen John Emery; born December 27, 1913 in Longton , Staffordshire ; † 2013 ) was a British medium and long-distance runner .

At the International University Games in 1937, he won silver over 1500 m .

In 1938 he won the Cross of Nations for England . At the European Athletics Championships in Paris he was fourth over 5000 m .

In 1938 and 1939 he was English champion over three miles .

Personal best

  • 1500 m: 3: 53.3 min, September 15, 1938, Oslo
  • 1 mile : 4: 13.8 min, July 10, 1937, Cambridge
  • 5000 m: 14: 40.4 min, August 20, 1939, Cologne

Web links

  • Obituary on the Great Langdale Road Races website
  • Jack Emery in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
personal data
SURNAME Emery, Jack
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Emery, Carl Allen John
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British middle and long distance runner
DATE OF BIRTH December 27, 1913
PLACE OF BIRTH Longton , Staffordshire
DATE OF DEATH 2013