Art Jackes

Arthur M. "Art" Jackes (June 26, 1924 – November 10, 2000) was a Canadian high jumper. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and finished sixth. Jackes was a Canadian high jump champion in 1948–1950. He finished tenth in the high jump at the 1950 British Empire Games. He retired around 1950 and later moved to the United States.[1]

Art Jackes
Jackes in 1948
Personal information
BornJune 26, 1924
Toronto, Canada
DiedNovember 10, 2000 (aged 76)
Greenbank, Washington, United States
Alma materUniversity of Toronto
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump
ClubToronto West End YMCA
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1.955 m (1949)[1]

References

  1. Art Jackes. Sports Reference


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