About John van Dyke
Lived 1935 – 2021 (aged 85). John van Dyke was an American canoeist and illustrator.
John van Dyke (December 18, 1935 – August 28, 2021) was an American sprint canoer who competed in the early 1970s. At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, he was eliminated in the repechages of the K-4 1000 m event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John van Dyke?
American canoeist
When was John van Dyke born?
John van Dyke was born on 18 December 1935.
When did John van Dyke die?
John van Dyke died on 28 August 2021.
What was John van Dyke's occupation?
John van Dyke was a canoeist and illustrator.
What nationality was John van Dyke?
John van Dyke was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John van Dyke (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John van Dyke. https://biography.guide/john-van-dyke-canoeist/
MLA: "John van Dyke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-van-dyke-canoeist/.
Chicago: "John van Dyke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-van-dyke-canoeist/.
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