About Syd Luyt
Lived 1925 – 2010 (aged 84). Syd Luyt was a South African marathon runner.
Thomas Sydney Andrew Luyt (11 December 1925 – 4 June 2010) was a South African long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Syd Luyt?
South African athlete (1925-2010)
When was Syd Luyt born?
Syd Luyt was born on 11 December 1925 in Germiston.
When did Syd Luyt die?
Syd Luyt died on 4 June 2010.
What was Syd Luyt's occupation?
Syd Luyt was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Syd Luyt?
Syd Luyt was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Syd Luyt. https://biography.guide/syd-luyt/
MLA: "Syd Luyt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/syd-luyt/.
Chicago: "Syd Luyt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/syd-luyt/.
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