About Jackie Gibson
Lived 1914 – 1944 (aged 29). Jackie Gibson was a South African marathon runner.
Henry Alfred "Jackie" Gibson (31 March 1914 – 15 January 1944) was a South African long-distance runner. He finished eighth in the marathon at the 1936 Summer Olympics. At the 1938 Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the marathon and placed sixth in the 6 miles contest.
Gibson served in the South African Air Force where he reached the rank of Lieutenant in the 25 Squadron. He died along with the rest of the crew in an aircraft accident when their Lockheed B-34 Ventura II #6026 flew into a hilltop near Eshowe, Natal during bad weather. He was buried in the Stellawood Cemetery in Durban.
In commemoration of his success in athletics, the Jackie Gibson Memorial Marathon was inaugurated in 1946 and is the oldest marathon in Johannesburg.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jackie Gibson?
South African long-distance runner (1914-1944)
When was Jackie Gibson born?
Jackie Gibson was born on 31 March 1914 in Johannesburg.
When did Jackie Gibson die?
Jackie Gibson died on 19 January 1944 in Eshowe.
What was Jackie Gibson's occupation?
Jackie Gibson was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Jackie Gibson?
Jackie Gibson was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jackie Gibson (athlete)
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