Jack Caffery (runner)

For the ice hockey player, see Jack Caffery (ice hockey).

John Peter Caffery^[a] (May 21, 1879 – February 12, 1919) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the marathon at the 1908 Summer Olympics where he finished in 11th place. Caffrey was also a two-time champion of the Boston Marathon.^[2][3] He won with a time of 2:39:44.4 in 1900 and with a time of 2:29:23.6 in 1901, both of which were course records for the then 25-mile course.^[2][3]

Jack Caffery.

Caffrey was the son of Irish immigrants.^[2] He was a teamster by trade and represented St. Patrick's Athletic Association/St. Patrick's Athletic Club.^[2][3] He was born in Hamilton, Ontario and died there from complications after falling ill with Spanish flu.^[4]

See also

• List of winners of the Boston Marathon