Jack Howell (swimmer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jackson Zophar Howell |
| National team | United States |
| Born | January 29, 1899 San Francisco, California |
| Died | February 25, 1967 (aged 68) Los Angeles, California |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Breaststroke |
| Club | Oakland Athletic Club Olympic Club |
Jackson Zophar Howell (born January 29, 1899 – February 25, 1967) was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium in the 200 and 400-meter breaststroke.
Howell was born January 29 in San Francisco, California. He trained and competed for the Oakland Athletic Club, and also competed in Water Polo for the Oakland Club, frequently playing forward to utilize his speed and strength. On June 20, 1920, prior to the Olympics, he won the Pacific Association 500-yard championship in 7:06.8 competing for the Oakland Athletic Club. In a close and exciting finish, Howell edged out well-known swimmer Charlie O'Brien of the Olympic Club who placed second by only six inches.