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Swedish long-distance runner
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Male
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Birth:
12 March 1886
Death:
11 July 1964(Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)
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Biography
John Wicktor Eke (12 March 1886 – 11 June 1964) was a Swedish long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the individual cross country and a gold in the team cross country event. Eke also progressed to the 10000 m final, but decided to withdraw.
After his 1912 Olympic victory, Eke moved to New York City, where he competed for the Irish American Athletic Club.