About James Cardno
Lived 1912 – 1975 (aged 62). James Cardno was a British bobsledder, athlete and olympic champion.
James Farquhar Cardno (25 May 1912 – 15 May 1975) was a Scottish bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and finished fourth in the two-man event at the same games.
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Who was James Cardno?
Scottish bobsleigher (1912–1975)
When was James Cardno born?
James Cardno was born on 25 May 1912 in Fraserburgh.
When did James Cardno die?
James Cardno died on 15 May 1975 in Leeds.
What was James Cardno's occupation?
James Cardno was a bobsledder, athlete and olympic champion.
What nationality was James Cardno?
James Cardno was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Cardno. https://biography.guide/james-cardno/
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