Johan Du Preez
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Rhodesian |
| Born | 8 July 1936 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 100 metres |
Johan Du Preez (born 8 July 1936) is a former sprinter. He competed for Rhodesia in the men's 100 metres and men's 200 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1] Representing Rhodesia and Nyasaland, he won a bronze medal in the 220 yards at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. In 1962, he also finished fourth in the 4 × 110 yards relay (with Jeffery Smith, Danie Burger, and Roy Collins) and was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 100 yards in Perth.
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Johan Du Preez Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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