Jack Merchant

Jack Merchant
Personal information
Full nameJohn William Merchant
NationalityAmerican
Born(1899-05-03)May 3, 1899
Marshfield, Oregon, United States
DiedMarch 31, 1972(1972-03-31) (aged 72)
Berkeley, California, United States
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long jump
Hammer throw

John William Merchant (May 3, 1899 March 31, 1972) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's long jump at the 1920 Summer Olympics and the men's hammer throw at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Competing for the California Golden Bears track and field team, Merchant won the shot put and hammer throw at the 1922 NCAA Track and Field Championships.