About John Duus
Lived 1906 – 1991 (aged 84). John Duus was an athletics competitor.
John Hercules Duus (1906-1991) was an athlete who competed for England at the 1934 British Empire Games.
Biography Duus finished third behind Charles Bowen in the javelin event at the 1934 AAA Championships.
Shortly afterwards, he represented England at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, where he competed in the javelin event and was part of the Manchester Athletic Club.
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Who was John Duus?
English athlete (1906-1991)
When was John Duus born?
John Duus was born on 11 June 1906 in Kobe.
When did John Duus die?
John Duus died on 17 February 1991 in Needingworth.
What was John Duus's occupation?
John Duus was an athletics competitor.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Duus. https://biography.guide/john-duus-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "John Duus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-duus-athletics-competitor/.
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