About Walter Brown
Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 85). Walter Brown was an Australian canoeist.
Walter William Brown (31 May 1925 – 15 April 2011 in Botany, New South Wales) was an Australian sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the K-2 10000 m event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, with his kayak partner Dennis Green.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Brown?
Canoe racer (1925-2011)
When was Walter Brown born?
Walter Brown was born on 31 May 1925.
When did Walter Brown die?
Walter Brown died on 15 April 2011 in New South Wales.
What was Walter Brown's occupation?
Walter Brown was a canoeist.
What nationality was Walter Brown?
Walter Brown was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Brown (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Brown. https://biography.guide/walter-brown/
MLA: "Walter Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-brown/.
Chicago: "Walter Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-brown/.
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