About Laird Sloan
Lived 1935 – 2017 (aged 81). Laird Sloan was a Canadian sprinter.
Laird Sloan (3 October 1935 – 23 June 2017) was a Canadian sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He finished second in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4 x 440 yards relay (with Terry Tobacco, Doug Clement, and Joe Foreman). In the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Sloan was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 440 yards.
As a student at the University of Michigan, Sloan was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
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Who was Laird Sloan?
Canadian sprinter (1935-2017)
When was Laird Sloan born?
Laird Sloan was born on 3 October 1935 in Quebec City.
When did Laird Sloan die?
Laird Sloan died on 23 June 2017 in Houston.
What was Laird Sloan's occupation?
Laird Sloan was a sprinter.
What nationality was Laird Sloan?
Laird Sloan was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laird Sloan. https://biography.guide/laird-sloan/
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