Hugh McKittrick Jones

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHugh McKittrick•Jones
Used nameHugh McKittrick•Jones
Born10 November 1880 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA)
Died1 May 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

McKittrick Jones played singles and doubles at the 1904 Olympic Games, which were held in his hometown of St. Louis. Jones also entered all of the demonstration tennis events for which he was eligible, the World’s Fair singles and doubles (although he withdrew from round one), and the Louisiana Purchase Open singles. Jones entered the 1897 US Championships, but withdrew, losing in round one by a walkover. He was also considered a fairly good golfer in St. Louis.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Tennis USA Hugh McKittrick Jones
Singles, Men (Olympic) =9
Singles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) =9
Singles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) =5
Doubles, Men (Olympic) Harold Kauffman =5
Doubles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Harold Kauffman DNS