About John Whitaker
Lived 1886 – 1977 (aged 91). John Whitaker was a British artistic gymnast.
John T. Whitaker (9 April 1886 – 21 May 1977) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. As a member of the British team in 1908, he finished eighth in the team competition. He was part of the British team, which won the bronze medal in the men's gymnastics team, European system event in 1912. In the individual all-around competition, he finished 21st.
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Who was John Whitaker?
English gymnast (1886-1977)
When was John Whitaker born?
John Whitaker was born on 9 April 1886 in Birmingham.
When did John Whitaker die?
John Whitaker died on 21 May 1977 in Birmingham.
What was John Whitaker's occupation?
John Whitaker was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was John Whitaker?
John Whitaker was British.
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· DBpedia: John Whitaker (gymnast)
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