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Ivan Jacob

1925 – 2009

Indian athletics competitor

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About Ivan Jacob

Lived 1925 – 2009 (aged 83). Ivan Jacob was an Indian athletics competitor and sprinter.

Ivan Jacob (15 July 1925 – 5 February 2009) was an Indian sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Jacob won a silver medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 1954 Asian Games.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivan Jacob?

Indian athletics competitor

When was Ivan Jacob born?

Ivan Jacob was born on 15 July 1925 in Kollam.

When did Ivan Jacob die?

Ivan Jacob died on 5 February 2009 in Sydney.

What was Ivan Jacob's occupation?

Ivan Jacob was an athletics competitor and sprinter.

What nationality was Ivan Jacob?

Ivan Jacob was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Jacob

· Wikidata: Q17043582

· DBpedia: Ivan Jacob

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