About John Heap
Lived 1907 – 2000. John Heap was a British sprinter.
John Crocker Heap (9 November 1907 – 6 April 2000) was an athlete who competed for Great Britain in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Biography Heap was born in St Pancras, London and was a member of the Surrey Athletic Club.
In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the Olympic 100 metre event at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam. where he won the silver medal with the relay team in the 4×110 yards competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Heap?
English sprinter
When was John Heap born?
John Heap was born on 9 November 1907 in London Borough of Camden.
When did John Heap die?
John Heap died in 2000.
What was John Heap's occupation?
John Heap was a sprinter.
What nationality was John Heap?
John Heap was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Heap (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Heap. https://biography.guide/john-heap-sprinter/
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