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