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John Burns

b. 1948

British weightlifter

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Born 1948. John Burns is a weightlifter.

John Robert Burns (born 21 December 1948) is a British weightlifter. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Burns?

British weightlifter

When was John Burns born?

John Burns was born on 21 November 1948 in Southampton.

What is John Burns's occupation?

John Burns is a weightlifter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Burns

· Wikidata: Q85771429

· DBpedia: John Burns (weightlifter)

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