Eldon Jenne
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eldon Irl•Jenne |
| Used name | Eldon•Jenne |
| Born | 29 May 1899 in Coupeville, Washington (USA) |
| Died | 4 February 1993 in La Jolla, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | Washington State Cougars, Pullman (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Competing for Washington State, Eldon Jenne tied for first in the pole vault at the initial NCAA championship. He later competed for the Multnomah AC. At Washington State, Jenne also played football. He later became a coach, starting in high school in Oregon, where he led teams to state championships in football and basketball. Jenne then became football and basketball coach at Pacific University. He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.
Personal Best: PV – 3.99 (13-1) (1920).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Eldon Jenne | |||
| Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) | 7 |