About Alec Hannan
Lived 1916 – 2002 (aged 86). Alec Hannan was a South African boxer.
Alexander Irvine Hannan (13 February 1916 – 31 March 2002) was a South African boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Glasgow, Scotland.
In 1936 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the bantamweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming bronze medalist Fidel Ortiz of Mexico.
1936 Olympic results Below is the record of Alec Hannan, a South African bantamweight boxer who competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics:
Round of 32: defeated Veikko Huuskonen (Finland) on points Round of 16: defeated Antoni Czortek (Poland) on points Quarterfinal: lost to Fidel Ortiz (Mexico) on points
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alec Hannan?
South African boxer (1916–2002)
When was Alec Hannan born?
Alec Hannan was born on 13 February 1916.
When did Alec Hannan die?
Alec Hannan died on 31 March 2002.
What was Alec Hannan's occupation?
Alec Hannan was a boxer.
What nationality was Alec Hannan?
Alec Hannan was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alec Hannan. https://biography.guide/alec-hannan/
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