John Arthur Jarvis
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John Arthur Jarvis was a British
swimmer who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics
in Paris
and won two gold medals in the 1000 metre and the 4000 m freestyle
events. Jarvis was born in Leicester
.
Jarvis entered the International Swimming Hall of Fame
in 1968.
United Kingdom
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swimmer who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics
At the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, seven swimming events were contested. Only men competed in the swimming competition. There was a total of 76 participants from 12 countries competing.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
in Paris
Paris
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and won two gold medals in the 1000 metre and the 4000 m freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
events. Jarvis was born in Leicester
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
.
Jarvis entered the International Swimming Hall of Fame
International Swimming Hall of Fame
The International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum is a history museum and hall of fame, located at One Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of swimming in the United States and around...
in 1968.