Jack Walter

John Sproule Walter (6 November 1908 – 17 July 1971) was a Canadian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics. Walter finished fourth in the 1930 British Empire Games 1 mile.[1] He was later an attorney in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and died there in 1971 after a long illness.[2]

For the New Zealand rugby union player, see Jack Walter (rugby union).

Jack Walter
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born(1908-11-06)6 November 1908
Listowel, Ontario, Canada
Died17 July 1971(1971-07-17) (aged 62)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event(s)800 metres

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jack Walter Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  2. "Attorney John S. Walter, 62, Long-Time Civic Leader, Dies". The Sheboygan Press. Sheboygan, Wisconsin. 17 July 1971. p. 4. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
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