Jack Sutherland

John Wilson Sutherland (18 July 1927 – 8 October 2020) was a New Zealand sprinter who won a bronze medal representing his country at the 1950 British Empire Games

Early life and family Sutherland was born in Oamaru on 18 July 1927, and was educated at Waitaki Boys' High School. In 1951, Sutherland married Joy Hill, and the couple went on to have three children.

Athletics As a young man, Sutherland moved to Christchurch to further his running, becoming a member of the Christchurch Technical club. Two weeks later, at the 1949 national athletic championships held at the same venue, he finished second to Dave Batten in the men's 440 yards final.

At the 1950 British Empire Games, Sutherland won the bronze medal in the men's 4 x 440 yards relay alongside Dave Batten, John Holland and Derek Steward. He also competed in the men's 440 yards where he placed 6th overall.

Later life Returning to Oamaru to live in 1953, Sutherland worked at Farmers department store for many years. In 2019, he was inducted into the Waitaki Boys' High School sports hall of fame. He had been predeceased by his wife, Joy Sutherland, in 2008.