About Hans Moks
Lived 1923 – 2011 (aged 87). Hans Moks was a Canadian and Estonian javelin thrower and athletics competitor.
Hans Moks (15 October 1923 – 11 October 2011) was an Estonian-Canadian athletics competitor.
He was born in Sootaga Rural Municipality. In 1942 he graduated from Hugo Treffner Gymnasium. In 1944 he fled to Sweden. In 1954 he moved to Canada.
He began his sporting career at the age of 14. He focused on javelin throw. 1952–1958 he was the best javelin thrower in Canada. He won bronze medal at 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. His record was 72.78 (1955).
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Who was Hans Moks?
Canadian-Estonian athletics competitor (1923-2011)
When was Hans Moks born?
Hans Moks was born on 15 October 1923 in Sootaga Rural Municipality.
When did Hans Moks die?
Hans Moks died on 11 October 2011 in Toronto.
What was Hans Moks's occupation?
Hans Moks was a javelin thrower and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Hans Moks?
Hans Moks was Canadian and Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hans Moks. https://biography.guide/hans-moks/
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