Jackie Mekler

Jackie Mekler is a South African long-distance runner. His early life was spent in Johannesburg, where he attended Parktown Boys' High School.^[1]

He won the Comrades Marathon five times as well as various other marathons around the world. He competed for South Africa in various international games.^[2]

A Jackie Mekler race is held annually in Gauteng in his honour.

References

^ O'Carroll, Nan (2000). The Lion Roars. Black and Red Books. ISBN 0-620-26532-9.
^ Comrades History [1] Accessed: 07-07-2011

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Name	Meckler, Jackie
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Short description	Long-distance runner
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