About John Allen
Lived 1926 – 2006 (aged 80). John Allen was an American athletics competitor.
John William Allen (January 15, 1926 – September 16, 2006) was an American racewalker. He competed in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Allen also served in the United States Navy during World War II as a radio operator on a ship in the Pacific.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Allen?
American athletics competitor
When was John Allen born?
John Allen was born on 15 January 1926 in Buffalo.
When did John Allen die?
John Allen died on 16 September 2006 in San Bernardino, California.
What was John Allen's occupation?
John Allen was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was John Allen?
John Allen was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Allen (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Allen. https://biography.guide/john-allen-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "John Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-allen-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "John Allen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-allen-athletics-competitor/.
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