About John Read
Lived 1926 – 2000 (aged 74). John Read was a British bobsledder.
John Read (27 February 1926 – 12 April 2000) was a British bobsledder. He competed in the four-man event at the 1956 Winter Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Read?
British bobsledder
When was John Read born?
John Read was born on 27 February 1926 in Ringwood.
When did John Read die?
John Read died on 12 April 2000 in Salisbury.
What was John Read's occupation?
John Read was a bobsledder.
What nationality was John Read?
John Read was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Read (bobsleigh)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Read. https://biography.guide/john-read-bobsledder/
MLA: "John Read." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-read-bobsledder/.
Chicago: "John Read." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-read-bobsledder/.
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