John Eberhardt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameJohn Jacob•Eberhardt
Used nameJohn•Eberhardt
Born14 March 1869 in Salina, Kansas (USA)
Died28 June 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

John Eberhardt was from a large family of brothers from Salina, Kansas known for their athletic prowess. They were the sons of Christoph Eberhardt, who had a lumber business in Salina and helped found Kansas Wesleyan University in 1886. John Eberhardt became known as a pillar of Salina’s civic and business community. He developed tuberculosis and spent time at Dr. Kellogg’s Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan where he succumbed to pneumonia.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Tennis USA John Eberhardt
Singles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) DNS
Singles, Men (Olympic) DNS
Doubles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Frank Eberhardt DNS

Olympic family relations