About John Anderson
Lived 1924 – 2001 (aged 76). John Anderson was an American canoeist.
John J. Anderson (April 2, 1924 – March 15, 2001) was an American sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He finished 14th in the K-2 10000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Anderson?
American sprint canoer
When was John Anderson born?
John Anderson was born on 12 April 1924.
When did John Anderson die?
John Anderson died on 15 March 2001.
What was John Anderson's occupation?
John Anderson was a canoeist.
What nationality was John Anderson?
John Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Anderson (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Anderson. https://biography.guide/john-anderson-canoeist/
MLA: "John Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-anderson-canoeist/.
Chicago: "John Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-anderson-canoeist/.
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