John Fitzpatrick (athlete)

John Richardson Fitzpatrick
John Fitzpatrick at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameJohn Richardson Fitzpatrick
NicknameJohnny Fitzpatrick
Born(1907-03-21)March 21, 1907
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedJuly 9, 1989(1989-07-09) (aged 82)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
EducationEngineering (1933)
Alma materUniversity of Toronto
Occupation(s)Athlete, engineer, inventor
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight132 lb (60 kg)
SpouseGrace Edith Cowan
Sport
CountryCanada
SportTrack and field (1927–1930), Canadian football (1928–1932)
EventSprint
University teamToronto Varsity Blues
LeagueInterprovincial Rugby Football Union (IRFU)
ClubHamilton Olympic Club
TeamHamilton Tigers
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals1928 Summer Olympics:
Men's 200 m: Fifth place
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.6 (1930)
200 m – 21.7e (1928)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Canada
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1930 Hamilton 4×110 yards
Silver medal – second place 1930 Hamilton 220 yards
Bronze medal – third place 1930 Hamilton 100 yards
Updated on January 2, 2015

John Richardson Fitzpatrick (March 21, 1907 – July 9, 1989) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1]

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