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John Harris

b. 1938

Canoeist from the United Kingdom

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Born 1938. John Harris is a British canoeist and pedagogue.

John Harris (born 28 May 1938) is a British canoe sprinter who competed in the early 1960s. He was eliminated in the repechages of the K-2 1000 m event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

After his career as a canoeist, John Harris attended Birmingham University where he qualified as a doctor. He practiced as a GP for many years before retiring in his 70s. Dr John Harris married and had 3 children.

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Who is John Harris?

canoeist from the United Kingdom

When was John Harris born?

John Harris was born on 28 May 1938.

What is John Harris's occupation?

John Harris is a canoeist and pedagogue.

What nationality is John Harris?

John Harris is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Harris

· Wikidata: Q6237951

· DBpedia: John Harris (canoeist)

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