Jack Torrance

Olympic athlete

1912 – 1969

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Who was Jack Torrance?

John "Jack" Torrance was an American shot putter. Torrance broke the shot put world record several times in 1934, his eventual best mark of 17.40 m remaining unbeaten until 1948. At the 1936 Summer Olympics he placed fifth.

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Born
Jun 20, 1912
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Nov 10, 1969

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on July 23, 2013

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