John King (athlete)
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John Stewart King is a retired English athlete who competed in the men's long jump
event during his career. He represented Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul
, South Korea, where he didn't reach the final. King was affiliated with Wolverhampton Wanderers & Bilston Athletic Club during his days.
Long jump
The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
event during his career. He represented Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea, where he didn't reach the final. King was affiliated with Wolverhampton Wanderers & Bilston Athletic Club during his days.