About Jack Brewer
Lived 1914 – 1993 (aged 78–79). Jack Brewer was a British athletics competitor.
Ernest John Aisne Brewer also known as Jack Brewer (21 October 1914 – 16 July 1993) was a British athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Biography Brewer was educated at Rutlish Grammar School and Goldsmiths, University of London. Before World War II he won the Surrey county title in 1936.
At the 1948 AAA Championships Brewer finished second behind Cummin Clancy but by virtue of being the best place British athlete was considered the British discus throw champion. Shortly afterwards he represented the Great Britain team at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, in the men's discus throw competition.
In 1958, Brewer, aschoolteacher by trade, set a personal best of 46.18 metres and from 1936 to 1961 won a medal at every Surrey Championship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Brewer?
British athletics competitor
When was Jack Brewer born?
Jack Brewer was born in 1914.
When did Jack Brewer die?
Jack Brewer died on 16 July 1993.
What was Jack Brewer's occupation?
Jack Brewer was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jack Brewer?
Jack Brewer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Brewer (discus thrower)
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