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| Born | June 10, 1931 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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James Donald McFarlane (born June 10, 1931) is a Canadian former sprinter.
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| Born | June 10, 1931 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Sport | Sprinter |
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James Donald McFarlane (born June 10, 1931) is a Canadian former sprinter.
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