John Murdoch
Canadian hammer thrower
About John Murdoch
Lived 1885 – 1939 (aged 54). John Murdoch was a Canadian and British hammer thrower.
John Murdoch (25 September 1885 – 7 November 1939) was a Canadian athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Murdoch?
Canadian hammer thrower
When was John Murdoch born?
John Murdoch was born on 25 September 1885 in Aberdeenshire.
When did John Murdoch die?
John Murdoch died on 7 November 1939 in Vancouver.
What was John Murdoch's occupation?
John Murdoch was a hammer thrower.
What nationality was John Murdoch?
John Murdoch was Canadian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Murdoch (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Murdoch. https://biography.guide/john-murdoch-hammer-thrower/
MLA: "John Murdoch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-murdoch-hammer-thrower/.
Chicago: "John Murdoch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-murdoch-hammer-thrower/.
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