John Hawes
Canadian swimmer, modern pentathlete, Pan American Games silver medallist
About John Hawes
Born 1951. John Hawes is a Canadian swimmer and pentathlete.
John David Hawes (born March 1, 1951) is a Canadian former competitive swimmer and modern pentathlete. Hawes won a bronze medal in his signature 200-metre backstroke event at the 1971 Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia, and again at the 1973 World University Games in Moscow. He competed in the preliminary heats of the men's 200-metre backstroke at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, and the modern pentathlon team and individual events at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
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Who is John Hawes?
Canadian swimmer, modern pentathlete, Pan American Games silver medallist
When was John Hawes born?
John Hawes was born on 1 March 1951 in Montreal.
What is John Hawes's occupation?
John Hawes is a swimmer and pentathlete.
What nationality is John Hawes?
John Hawes is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hawes (pentathlete)
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