Clare Jacobs

Clare S. Jacobs
Circa 1960s as Boating captain
Personal information
Full nameClare Stephen Jacobs
Born(1886-02-18)February 18, 1886
Madison, Dakota Territory
DiedFebruary 21, 1971(1971-02-21) (aged 84)
Detroit, Michigan
Occupation(s)Founder F. L. Jacobs,
auto-parts manufacturer
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb) (Olympics)
Sport
ClubUniversity of Chicago Maroons
Medal record
Men's Pole Vault
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London pole vault

Clare Stephen Jacobs (February 18, 1886 – February 21, 1971) was an accomplished businessman, yacht racer, and American track athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault and won an Olympic Bronze medal in the sport in 1908. He was born in Madison, Dakota Territory.[1]

  1. ^ "Clare Jacobs". Olympedia. Retrieved March 13, 2021.

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