Jack Lovelock

Description

First NameJohn EdwardLast NameLovelockAlternative NameJackDescriptionJack Lovelock attended Temuka Primary School, Fairlie Primary School, and Timaru Boys’ High School. He won the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, which was New Zealand's first Olympic gold medal in athletics.

The Aoraki Heritage Collection holds several books on or featuring Jack Lovelock. Please follow the link below for more information.External LinkTimaru District Libraries catalogue: search "Jack Lovelock"Timaru District Council: Hall of FameDate of Birth05 Jan 1910Place of BirthReeftonDate of Death28 Dec 1949Place of DeathNew YorkSubjectBiographySport

Newspaper Clipping

Publication

School Yearbook

Image from Timaru District Council Hall of Fame https://www.timaru.govt.nz/community/our-district/hall-of-fame/category-two/jack-lovelock

Connections

OrganisationTimaru Boys' High SchoolFairlie Primary SchoolTemuka Primary School