Johannes Coleman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohannes Lodewyk Meyer•Coleman
Used nameJohannes•Coleman
Born5 June 1910 in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape (RSA)
Died13 January 1997 in Johannesburg, Gauteng (RSA)
Measurements174 cm / 61 kg
NOC South Africa

Biography

Johannes Coleman had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games Marathon. In the 1938 British Empire Games 6 miles he was disqualified.

Personal Best: Mar – 2-30:50 (1938).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics RSA Johannes Coleman
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 6
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics RSA Johannes Coleman
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 4

Special Notes