About Leonard Dixon
Lived 1896 – 1951 (aged 55). Leonard Dixon was a South African athlete and athletics competitor.
Leonard Dixon (12 May 1896 – 21 November 1951) was a South African sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leonard Dixon?
South African sprinter
When was Leonard Dixon born?
Leonard Dixon was born on 12 May 1896 in Durban.
When did Leonard Dixon die?
Leonard Dixon died on 21 November 1951.
What was Leonard Dixon's occupation?
Leonard Dixon was an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Leonard Dixon?
Leonard Dixon was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Dixon. https://biography.guide/leonard-dixon/
MLA: "Leonard Dixon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonard-dixon/.
Chicago: "Leonard Dixon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leonard-dixon/.
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