About Clarke Scholtz
Lived 1912 – 1989 (aged 77). Clarke Scholtz was a South African middle-distance runner.
Clarke Scholtz (12 February 1912 – 20 February 1989) was a South African middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres and 1500 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics where he was also the flag bearer for South Africa in the opening ceremony.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clarke Scholtz?
South African middle-distance runner
When was Clarke Scholtz born?
Clarke Scholtz was born on 12 February 1912 in Lobatse.
When did Clarke Scholtz die?
Clarke Scholtz died on 20 February 1989 in Pretoria.
What was Clarke Scholtz's occupation?
Clarke Scholtz was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Clarke Scholtz?
Clarke Scholtz was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clarke Scholtz. https://biography.guide/clarke-scholtz/
MLA: "Clarke Scholtz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clarke-scholtz/.
Chicago: "Clarke Scholtz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/clarke-scholtz/.
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