About David Johnson
Born 1931. David Johnson is an Australian athletics competitor and sprinter.
David Johnson (born 1931) is an Australian former athlete who specialised in sprinting.
Born in Sydney, Johnson studied at Canterbury Boys High School and after the war moved down to Wollongong, where he attended Wollongong High School. In 1949 he ran the fastest ever 100 yard race on record by an Australian schoolboy, clocking 9.7 seconds at the New South Wales All Schools Championships.
Johnson was a NSW state junior champion in both the 100 yards and 220 yards.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is David Johnson?
Australian sportsperson
When was David Johnson born?
David Johnson was born on 8 December 1931 in Marrickville Council.
What is David Johnson's occupation?
David Johnson is an athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality is David Johnson?
David Johnson is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Johnson (sprinter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Johnson. https://biography.guide/david-johnson-athletics-competitor-1931/
MLA: "David Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-johnson-athletics-competitor-1931/.
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