Jack Disney
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jack Wayne•Disney |
| Used name | Jack•Disney |
| Born | 15 June 1930 in Topeka, Kansas (USA) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | North Hollywood Wheelmen, Los Angeles (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Jack Disney competed in the 1956, 1964, and 1968 Olympics as a track sprinter, however, he was also accomplished on the road, winning the US road race title for five consecutive years, 1954-58. Disney was US sprint champion on the track in 1966 and 1968 and placed second in 1973. He won a silver medal in the match sprint at the 1959 Pan American Games. Disney also competed in speed skating and his brother, Bill Disney, made the 1960 and 1964 Olympic team as a speed skater.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | USA |
Jack Disney | |||
| Sprint, Men (Olympic) | =5 | |||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | USA |
Jack Disney | |||
| Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Tim Mountford | 2 h2 r2/5 | ||||
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | USA |
Jack Disney | |||
| Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Charles Pranke | 2 h3 r2/5 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Bill Disney
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–1–0 1959 Chicago CYC silver: sprint)