Jack Kasley

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Hare "Jack"•Kasley
Used nameJack•Kasley
Born2 January 1916 in Oak Park, Illinois (USA)
Died16 July 1989 in Wayne, New Jersey (USA)
AffiliationsMichigan Wolverines, Ann Arbor (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Jack Kasley swam at the University of Michigan, winning the NCAA title in the 200 yard butterfly breaststroke in 1935-37. He also helped Michigan to win NCAA medley relay titles in 1935-37. In March 1936 NCAA Kasley set a world record 2:37.2 for the 200 m breaststroke in New Haven, Connecticut. Kasley graduated from Michigan in 1937 with a degree in engineering.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Jack Kasley
200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) 6 h2 r2/3

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