Don McFarlane (athlete, born 1931)

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Don McFarlane
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At the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
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Born (1931-06-10) June 10, 1931 (age 94)
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Sport Sprinter
Medal record
Men's athletics
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British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1954 Vancouver 4x110 yards relay
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1954 Vancouver 100 yards

James Donald McFarlane (born June 10, 1931) is a Canadian former sprinter.

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Life

McFarlane attended McMaster University where he won the 100 and 220 yard races in all four years. McFarlane established a new record of 9.9 seconds in the 100 yd. sprint during the Senior Intercollegiate Championship in 1951. He also competed as a member of the Hamilton Olympic Club and won several junior and senior Canadian Championships.

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