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Jan Tau

b. 1960

South African athletics competitor

Athletics competitor
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About Jan Tau

Born 1960. Jan Tau is a South African athletics competitor.

Jan Tau (born 18 January 1960) is a South African long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
18 January 1960
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jan Tau?

South African athletics competitor

When was Jan Tau born?

Jan Tau was born on 18 January 1960.

What is Jan Tau's occupation?

Jan Tau is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Jan Tau?

Jan Tau is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Tau

· Wikidata: Q11719248

· DBpedia: Jan Tau

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