About John Webb
Lived 1936 – 2022 (aged 85). John Webb was a British athletics competitor.
John Albert Webb (21 December 1936 – 9 November 2022) was a British racewalker who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Biography Webb finished third behind Ron Wallwork in the 2 miles walk event at the 1966 AAA Championships and finished second behind Malcolm Tolley at the 1967 AAA Championships.
At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, he represented Great Britain in the men's 20 kilometres walk.
Webb died on 9 November 2022, at the age of 85.
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Who was John Webb?
British Olympic athlete
When was John Webb born?
John Webb was born on 21 December 1936.
When did John Webb die?
John Webb died on 9 November 2022.
What was John Webb's occupation?
John Webb was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was John Webb?
John Webb was British.
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· DBpedia: John Webb (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Webb. https://biography.guide/john-webb-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "John Webb." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-webb-athletics-competitor/.
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