Jack Torrance
Jack Torrance (actually: John Torrance ; born June 20, 1912 in Weathersby , Mississippi , † November 11, 1969 in Baton Rouge , Louisiana ) was an American shot putter who was successful in the first half of the 1930s. He improved the world record several times, the last of which lasted for 14 years.
Due to its size (almost 2 m tall, arm width over 50 cm, 130 kg heavy) he was nicknamed "Baby Jack" and "Baby Elephant".
Jack Torrance began his athletic career as a football player at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
Jack Torrance was a cop by profession.
Services
- US championships
- World records
- 16.30 m on March 24, 1934 in Lafayette (improvement of the previous record of the Czech František Douda by 10 cm)
- 16.80 m on April 21, 1934 in Des Moines (improvement of the previous record of his compatriot John Lyman by 32 cm)
- 16.89 m on June 30, 1934 in Milwaukee
- 17.40 m on August 5, 1934 in Oslo (This record was not improved to 17.68 m until 1948 by the American Charles Fonville .)
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1936 Olympic Games in Berlin
- Obviously out of shape, he was only fifth with a weak 15.38 m. The German Hans Woellke won with 16.20 m.
Web links
- Jack Torrance in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Torrance, Jack |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Torrance, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American shot putter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 20, 1912 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Weathersby , Mississippi |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 11, 1969 |
| Place of death | Baton Rouge , Louisiana |