John Eisele (John Lincoln Eisele; January 18, 1884 – March 30, 1933) was an American athlete. He won the silver medal in the 3 mile team race and bronze medal in the 3,200 meters steeplechase at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.[1]

John Eisele
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1908 London 3 mile team
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London 3200 m steeplechase

Eisele was the only runner in his first round heat to finish, moving to the final after running the first round in 11:13.6. He kept pace with the leader, Arthur Russell of Great Britain and Ireland, from about the halfway mark to the bell. Archie Robertson, also of Britain, passed him then. Eisele finished third, about twenty-five yards behind the British pair. His time was 11:00.8. He also won a silver medal in the 3 miles team race together with George Bonhag and Herbert Trube.

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  1. ^ "John Eisele". Olympedia. Retrieved March 10, 2021.

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