John Watters
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Nickerson•Watters |
| Used name | John•Watters |
| Nick/petnames | Soapy |
| Born | 22 July 1903 in Winchester, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 3 August 1962 in Weston, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | Harvard Crimson, Cambridge (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
John Watters won the 1924 IC4A 880 y, competing for Harvard. At the 1924 Olympic Trials he was boxed in throughout the final race, and then fell just short of the line, but was added to the Olympic Team. Watters prepped at Philips Exeter. After graduation from Harvard in 1926, Watters joined Jordan Marsh Company, a Boston-area department store, and became head buyer of silverware and watches. He continued in that position for 32 years until his retirement. Watters and his family lived in Weston, a Boston suburb.
Personal Best: 880y – 1:55.2 (1924).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
John Watters | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 7 |