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John Loaring

John "Johnny" Wilfred Loaring
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Born (1915-08-03)August 3, 1915
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Died November 21, 1969(1969-11-21) (aged 54)
Windsor, Ontario

Competitor for Canada Canada

John "Johnny" Wilfred Loaring (August 3, 1915 – November 21, 1969) was a Canadian athlete who competed 1936 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and died in Windsor, Ontario.

In 1936 he won the silver medal in the 400 metre hurdles event. In the 400 metre competition he finished sixth. He was also a member of the Canadian relay team which finished fourth in the 4×400 metre contest.

At the 1938 Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 440 yards hurdles event. He also won the gold medal with the Canadian team in the 4×110 yards relay competition as well as in the 4×440 yards relay contest. In the 440 yards event he finished fifth.




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