About Scotty Rankine
Lived 1909 – 1995 (aged 86). Scotty Rankine was a Canadian long-distance runner and marathon runner.
Robert Scade "Scotty" Rankine (January 6, 1909 – January 10, 1995) was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and died in Wasaga Beach, Ontario.
In 1932 he finished eleventh in the Olympic 5000 metre event.
Four years later he was eliminated in the first round of the 5000 metre competition and he did not finish the 10000 metre contest at the 1936 Games.
At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal in the 6 miles event and finished fourth in the 3 miles competition. He won again the silver medal in the 6 miles contest and also a bronze medal in the 3 miles event at the 1938 Empire Games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Scotty Rankine?
Canadian long-distance runner
When was Scotty Rankine born?
Scotty Rankine was born on 6 January 1909 in Hamilton.
When did Scotty Rankine die?
Scotty Rankine died on 10 January 1995 in Wasaga Beach.
What was Scotty Rankine's occupation?
Scotty Rankine was a long-distance runner and marathon runner.
What nationality was Scotty Rankine?
Scotty Rankine was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Scotty Rankine. https://biography.guide/scotty-rankine/
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