J. Ira Courtney
John Ira Courtney (April 27, 1889 – April 15, 1968) was an American sprinter, who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m relay events. In 1909–1914, he won several championships as a sprinter and hurdler, and later became a handball player.
Ira Courtney c. 1912 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 27, 1889 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Died | April 15, 1968 (aged 78) Fontana, California, United States |
| Alma mater | Phillips Exeter Academy, University of Washington, University of Southern California |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
| Club | Seattle Athletic Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m – 10.8 (1912) 200 m – 21.8 (1912) |
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