John W. Lee
John William Lee (13 January 1881 – 22 August 1960) was a British athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was affiliated with Heaton Harriers, a Newcastle upon Tyne-based club. In the 800 metres, Lee finished second in his semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. His time was 2:01.7, only .3 seconds behind John Halstead's winning time. Lee's time in the 1500 metres semifinals was 4:12.4, putting him in fourth place in the heat and eliminating him from the final. Lee went on to serve as chairman of chairman of Newcastle United F.C. from 1949 to 1953. References Sources Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Great Britain English male middle-distance runners 1881 births 1960 deaths