About Marthinus Theunissen
Lived 1911 – 1983 (aged 71–72). Marthinus Theunissen was a South African sprinter.
Marthinus Wilhelminus S. Theunissen (13 May 1911 – 31 July 1983) was a South African athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was born in Standerton.
In 1936 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 200 metres event and in the quarter-finals of the 100 metres competition. He was also a member of the South African team which was eliminated in the first round of the 4x100 metre relay contest. At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal in the 100 yards event as well as in the 220 yards competition.
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Who was Marthinus Theunissen?
South African sprinter
When was Marthinus Theunissen born?
Marthinus Theunissen was born on 13 May 1911 in Standerton.
When did Marthinus Theunissen die?
Marthinus Theunissen died in 1983.
What was Marthinus Theunissen's occupation?
Marthinus Theunissen was a sprinter.
What nationality was Marthinus Theunissen?
Marthinus Theunissen was South African.
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