About Johnny Sands
Lived 1933 – 2020 (aged 87). Johnny Sands was a Canadian athlete and speed skater.
John Valance Sands (April 17, 1933 – December 31, 2020) was a Canadian speed skater who competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics and 1960 Winter Olympics. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and also briefly played Canadian football with the Saskatoon Hilltops in the 1950s. He is a member of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame.
By 1962, Sands had become a coaching staff manager in Mount Royal, Quebec, working alongside Leopold Sylvestre. He died of pancreatic cancer on December 31, 2020.
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Who was Johnny Sands?
Canadian speed skater
When was Johnny Sands born?
Johnny Sands was born on 17 April 1933 in Saskatoon.
When did Johnny Sands die?
Johnny Sands died on 31 December 2020.
What was Johnny Sands's occupation?
Johnny Sands was an athlete and speed skater.
What nationality was Johnny Sands?
Johnny Sands was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Johnny Sands (speed skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Sands. https://biography.guide/johnny-sands/
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