Jackie Mekler

Jack "Jackie" Mekler (born 4 March 1932) is a former South African long-distance runner. His early life was spent in Johannesburg, where he attended Parktown Boys' High School.[1]

He won the Comrades Marathon five times as well as various other marathons around the world. He competed for South Africa in various international games.[2]

A Jackie Mekler race is held annually in Gauteng in his honour.[3]

References

  1. ↑ O'Carroll, Nan (2000). The Lion Roars. Black and Red Books. ISBN 0-620-26532-9.
  2. ↑ Comrades History Accessed: 07-07-2011
  3. ↑ http://www.runnersworld.co.za/event/jackie-mekler/


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