About Jack Whitford
Lived 1924 – 2023 (aged 99). Jack Whitford was a British artistic gymnast.
John Alexander Whitford (3 January 1924 – 5 June 2023) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Swansea, was affiliated with Swansea Boys Club and is the half brother of gymnast Arthur Whitford, who represented Great Britain at the 1928 Summer Olympics. Whitford married fellow gymnastics Olympian Pat Evans and died on 5 June 2023, at the age of 99.
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Who was Jack Whitford?
British sportsperson
When was Jack Whitford born?
Jack Whitford was born on 3 January 1924 in Swansea.
When did Jack Whitford die?
Jack Whitford died on 5 June 2023.
What was Jack Whitford's occupation?
Jack Whitford was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Jack Whitford?
Jack Whitford was British.
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