John King (long jumper)

John Stewart King (born 13 February 1963 in Chatham, Kent) is a male retired English athlete.

John King
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born (1963-02-13) 13 February 1963
Chatham, Kent
Sport
SportAthletics
ClubWolverhampton Wanderers & Bilston AC

Athletics career

King competed in the men's long jump event during his career.[1] He represented Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, finishing 23rd place. King was affiliated with Wolverhampton Wanderers & Bilston Athletic Club during his days.

He represented England in the long jump event, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[2][3] Four years later he represented England, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.[4][5][6]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "England team in 1986". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "1990 Athletes". Team England.
  5. "England team in 1990". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  6. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
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