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John Treloar

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Australian sprinter (1928-2012)

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John Francis Treloar was a track and field athlete, who is considered to have been one of Australia's greatest male sprinters. He was ranked as one of the world's fastest men between 1947 and 1952. 1 s behind the winner - in the closest finish in Olympic history.

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2001Member of the Order of Australia
Australian Sports Medal

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John Francis Treloar was a track and field athlete, who is considered to have been one of Australia's greatest male sprinters. He was ranked as one of the world's fastest men between 1947 and 1952. A triple gold medallist at the 1950 British Empire Games, Treloar made the 100 m final at the 1952 Summer Olympics finishing sixth - just 0.1 s behind the winner - in the closest finish in Olympic history.

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Australia
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Athletes
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deceased
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Lived 1928 to 2012 · aged 84
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