About Johannes Coleman
Lived 1910 – 1997 (aged 86). Johannes Coleman was a South African marathon runner.
Johannes Lodewyk Meyer Coleman (5 June 1910 – 13 January 1997) was a South African marathon runner. He won a gold medal at the 1938 British Empire Games, and placed sixth and fourth at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics, respectively. At the 1938 Games he also participated in the 6 mile event, but was disqualified.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johannes Coleman?
South African marathon runner (1910-1997)
When was Johannes Coleman born?
Johannes Coleman was born on 5 June 1910 in Oudtshoorn.
When did Johannes Coleman die?
Johannes Coleman died on 13 January 1997 in Johannesburg.
What was Johannes Coleman's occupation?
Johannes Coleman was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Johannes Coleman?
Johannes Coleman was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johannes Coleman. https://biography.guide/johannes-coleman/
MLA: "Johannes Coleman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johannes-coleman/.
Chicago: "Johannes Coleman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johannes-coleman/.
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