Jack Torrance (athlete)

Jack Torrance (actually: John Torrance, born June 20, 1912 in Weathersby, Mississippi, † November 11, 1969 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) was an American shot putter who was successful in the first half of the 1930s. He improved the world record several times, with the last 14 years had stock.

Due to its size (almost 2 m tall, sleeve length about 50 cm, 130 kg ), he carried the nickname " Baby Jack" and "Baby Elephant ".

Jack Torrance began his sporting career as a football player at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

By profession, Jack Torrance was a policeman.

Services

• U.S. Championships 1933: NCAA champion ( 16.10 m )
• 1933: AAU outdoor champion ( 15.67 m)
• 1934 NCAA Champion ( 16,63 m)
• 1934 AAU outdoor champion ( 16.90 m)
• 1935: AAU outdoor champion ( 15.70 m) and Halle ( 15.11 m)

• World Records 16,30 m on March 24, 1934 in Lafayette ( improving the previous record of Czechs František Douda by 10 cm)
• 16,80 m on April 21, 1934 in Des Moines ( improving the previous record of his compatriot John Lyman by 32 cm)
• 16.89 m on June 30, 1934 in Milwaukee
• 17,40 m on 5 August 1934 in Oslo ( This record was improved in 1948 by the American Charles Fonville at 17.68 m. )

• 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin Obviously, out of shape, he was weak for him 15,38 m only fifth. It won the German Hans Woellke with 16,20 m.