Johannes Lodewyk Meyer Coleman (5 June 1910 – 13 January 1997) was a South African marathon runner. He won a gold medal at the 1938 British Empire Games, and placed sixth and fourth at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics, respectively. At the 1938 Games he also participated in the 6 mile event, but was disqualified.[1]
 Coleman at the 1938 British Empire Games | ||||||||||||
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| Born | 5 June 1910[1] Oudtshoorn, South Africa | |||||||||||
| Died | 13 January 1997 (aged 86) Johannesburg, South Africa | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
| Event | Marathon | |||||||||||
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| Personal best | 2:30:49 (1938)[1][2] | |||||||||||
Medal record
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References
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