About Christiaan Steyn
Born 1897. Christiaan Steyn was a South African sprinter.
Christiaan Lodewijk Steyn (born 2 September 1897, date of death unknown) was a South African sprinter, who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Career Steyn finished third behind Harry Edward in the 100 yards and 220 yards events at the 1922 AAA Championships.
At the 1924 Olympic Games, Steyn competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay. The following year Steyn finished second behind Richard Honner in the long jump event at the 1925 AAA Championships.
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Who was Christiaan Steyn?
South African sprinter
When was Christiaan Steyn born?
Christiaan Steyn was born on 2 September 1897 in Malmesbury.
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Christiaan Steyn was a sprinter.
What nationality was Christiaan Steyn?
Christiaan Steyn was South African.
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