Jakob "Jacques" Person (1 May 1889 – 15 July 1915) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] In 1912 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 metres competition. In the 800 metres event he was eliminated in the first round.[2]
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Birth name | Jakob Person |
Born | Zabern, German Empire | 1 May 1889
Died | 15 July 1915 Flanders, Belgium | (aged 26)
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 400 metres 800 metres |
He was killed in action during World War I.[3]