About John Dahlin
Lived 1886 – 1927 (aged 41). John Dahlin was a Swedish athletics competitor.
John Dahlin (11 January 1886 – 12 July 1927) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1912, he qualified for the semi-finals of the 400 metres competition, but he did not start in the race. He was also a member of the Swedish relay team, which was eliminated in the first round of the 4x400 metre relay event.
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Who was John Dahlin?
Swedish sprinter (1886–1927)
When was John Dahlin born?
John Dahlin was born on 11 January 1886 in Sundsvall.
When did John Dahlin die?
John Dahlin died on 12 July 1927.
What was John Dahlin's occupation?
John Dahlin was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was John Dahlin?
John Dahlin was Swedish.
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