Crawford Kerr

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGilbert John Crawford•Kerr (Crawford-Kerr-)
Used nameCrawford•Kerr
Born15 January 1902 in Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland (GBR)
Died26 October 1950 in Lincoln, England (GBR)
AffiliationsUniversity of Glasgow, Glasgow (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

The son of a crofter, Crawford Kerr attended Glasgow University for one year (1923-24) but did not graduate. He was the Scottish high jump champion in 1924 and 1925, and in 1924, he placed equal third at the AAA Championships. At the 1924 Olympics, Kerr failed to get past the qualifying round.

Personal Bests: HJ – 1.80 (5-11) (1924/25).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR Crawford Kerr
High Jump, Men (Olympic) NH