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