About John Holt
Lived 1922 – 1966 (aged 43). John Holt was a British swimmer.
John David Holt (27 May 1922 – 4 February 1966) was a British swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics. His younger brother Tom was also part of the British swimming team at the same Games.
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Who was John Holt?
British swimmer
When was John Holt born?
John Holt was born on 27 May 1922.
When did John Holt die?
John Holt died on 4 February 1966.
What was John Holt's occupation?
John Holt was a swimmer.
What nationality was John Holt?
John Holt was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Holt (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Holt. https://biography.guide/john-holt-swimmer/
MLA: "John Holt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-holt-swimmer/.
Chicago: "John Holt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-holt-swimmer/.
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