About Clarence Oldfield
Lived 1899 – 1981 (aged 82). Clarence Oldfield was a South African athletics competitor.
Clarence Winston Oldfield (27 November 1899 in Durban – 14 December 1981) was a South African athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres. He competed for South Africa in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his teammates Harry Davel, Jack Oosterlaak and Bevil Rudd.
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Who was Clarence Oldfield?
South African sprinter (1899-1981)
When was Clarence Oldfield born?
Clarence Oldfield was born on 27 November 1899 in Durban.
When did Clarence Oldfield die?
Clarence Oldfield died on 14 December 1981 in Durban.
What was Clarence Oldfield's occupation?
Clarence Oldfield was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Clarence Oldfield?
Clarence Oldfield was South African.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Clarence Oldfield
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