John Cameron
Canadian hammer thrower
About John Cameron
Lived 1886 – 1953 (aged 66–67). John Cameron was a Canadian hammer thrower and discus thrower.
John A. Cameron (March 28, 1886 – November 17, 1953) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Scotland. In 1920, he participated in the Olympic hammer throw event but was unable to set a mark. At the 1930 Empire Games, he won the bronze medal in the hammer throw competition. He also competed in the shot put competition.
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Who was John Cameron?
Canadian hammer thrower
When was John Cameron born?
John Cameron was born on 28 March 1886 in Scotland.
When did John Cameron die?
John Cameron died in 1953.
What was John Cameron's occupation?
John Cameron was a hammer thrower and discus thrower.
What nationality was John Cameron?
John Cameron was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cameron (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cameron. https://biography.guide/john-cameron-hammer-thrower/
MLA: "John Cameron." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cameron-hammer-thrower/.
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