About Cecil McMaster
Lived 1895 – 1981 (aged 86). Cecil McMaster was a South African athletics competitor.
Cecil Charles McMaster (5 June 1895 – 11 September 1981) was a South African athlete, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1920. He won the bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France in the 10 kilometre walk. He was born in Port Elizabeth.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cecil McMaster?
South African athletics competitor (born 1895)
When was Cecil McMaster born?
Cecil McMaster was born on 5 June 1895 in Gqeberha.
When did Cecil McMaster die?
Cecil McMaster died on 11 September 1981 in Germiston.
What was Cecil McMaster's occupation?
Cecil McMaster was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Cecil McMaster?
Cecil McMaster was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil McMaster. https://biography.guide/cecil-mcmaster/
MLA: "Cecil McMaster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-mcmaster/.
Chicago: "Cecil McMaster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-mcmaster/.
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