John Carpenter (athlete)

John Condict Carpenter (December 7, 1884 – June 4, 1933) was an American sprinter. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, contributing to one of the many sporting controversies of the 1908 Games.

John Carpenter
John Carpenter, 1908 Olympic Games
Personal information
Birth nameJohn Condict Carpenter
NationalityAmerican
Born(1884-12-07)December 7, 1884
Washington, DC
DiedJune 4, 1933(1933-06-04) (aged 48)
SpouseLaura Helen Carpenter (née Elliott)
Sport
SportTrack
Event400 meters
College teamCornell
Retired1908
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Disqualified1908 London 400 metres
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