About Jan Barnard
Lived 1929 – 2012 (aged 83). Jan Barnard was a South African marathon runner and long-distance runner.
Johannes Hendrikus "Jan" Barnard (21 October 1929 – 21 October 2012) was a South African long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the marathon at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and a silver medal in 1958.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Barnard?
long-distance runner
When was Jan Barnard born?
Jan Barnard was born on 21 October 1929 in Lichtenburg.
When did Jan Barnard die?
Jan Barnard died on 21 October 2012 in Pretoria.
What was Jan Barnard's occupation?
Jan Barnard was a marathon runner and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Jan Barnard?
Jan Barnard was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Barnard. https://biography.guide/jan-barnard/
MLA: "Jan Barnard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-barnard/.
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