John Vernon
Australian high jumper
About John Vernon
Lived 1929 – 2019 (aged 89). John Vernon was an Australian high jumper.
John Ballantyne Vernon (3 September 1929 – 21 June 2019) was an Australian high jumper who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Personal Best: High Jump – 2.019 (1954).
He was married to Jenifer ford and has three sons, Peter, David, and Timothy. He has 6 grandchildren, Ella, Flynn, Archie, Freya, Sam and Nellie.
He attended Ballarat grammar where he first picked up high jump. He later went on to become an architect.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Vernon?
Australian high jumper
When was John Vernon born?
John Vernon was born on 3 September 1929.
When did John Vernon die?
John Vernon died on 21 June 2019.
What was John Vernon's occupation?
John Vernon was a high jumper.
What nationality was John Vernon?
John Vernon was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Vernon (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Vernon. https://biography.guide/john-vernon-high-jumper/
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