John Sittig

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Franz•Sittig
Used nameJohn•Sittig
Born29 January 1905 in New York, New York (USA)
Died26 December 1984 in San Diego, California (USA)
Measurements170 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsChicago AA, Chicago (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

John Sittig was NCAA 880y champion in 1927. He also placed fourth in that event in 1926. He competed for the University of Illinois, where he studied commerce, and he later represented the Chicago AA. Sittig went into the insurance business and also worked in investments.

Personal Best: 800 – 1:53.4 (1928).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics USA John Sittig
800 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h3 r2/3