About John Bartram
Lived 1925 – 2014 (aged 89). John Bartram was an Australian athletics competitor.
John Lavers Bartram (3 June 1925 – 20 November 2014) was an Australian track and field athlete who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Biography Bartram finished third behind Alastair McCorquodale in the 220 yards event at the 1948 AAA Championships.
Shortly after the AAAs, Bartram represented Australia at the 1948 London Olympics, competing in the 100 metres, 400 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay.
Bartram served in New Guinea as an able seaman in the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Bartram?
Australian track and field athlete (1925-2014)
When was John Bartram born?
John Bartram was born on 3 June 1925 in Mount Barker.
When did John Bartram die?
John Bartram died on 20 November 2014 in Melbourne.
What was John Bartram's occupation?
John Bartram was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was John Bartram?
John Bartram was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bartram (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bartram. https://biography.guide/john-bartram-athletics-competitor/
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