Jack Lovelock

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This set explores the lifetime of achievements of Jack Lovelock a New Zealand athlete most well-known for winning the "Mile of the Century" on 15 June 1935.

Jack Lovelock, sport, 1935

This set explores the lifetime of achievements of Jack Lovelock a New Zealand athlete most well-known for winning the 'Mile of the Century' on 15 June 1935. 

Image: Jack Lovelock and Michael Joseph Savage, 1936

Jack Lovelock and Michael Joseph Savage, 1936

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Lovelock

Lovelock

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Image: Jack Lovelock winning at Berlin Olympics

Jack Lovelock winning at Berlin Olympics

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Image: Jack Lovelock breaks mile record

Jack Lovelock breaks mile record

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage