Jackie Mekler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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South African marathon runner
Date of Birth: 04-Mar-1932
Place of Birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Date of Death: 01-Jul-2019
Profession: marathon runner
Nationality: South Africa
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Jackie Mekler
- Jack Mekler (4 March 1932 – 1 July 2019) was a South African long-distance runner.
- His early life was spent in Johannesburg, where he attended Parktown Boys' High School.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.A 25 km Jackie Mekler race is held annually in Gauteng in his honour.
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