Neil Patterson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Neil•Patterson |
| Used name | Neil•Patterson |
| Born | 27 July 1885 in Detroit, Michigan (USA) |
| Died | 20 December 1948 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Affiliations | Chicago AA, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Neil Patterson won the AAU high jump in 1906, after finishing third in 1905 in that event. He also won the 1908 Central Olympic Trials in the high jump. Patterson was also a solid high hurdler, twice ranking in the US top 25 lists (1905-06). He competed for Michigan and the Chicago AA. In World War I Patterson served in the Signal Corps. After the war he became a real estate broker.
Personal Bests: 120yH – 15.8 (1906); HJ – 1.85 (6-0¾) (1906).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Neil Patterson | |||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | 7 |