Personal information | |
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Nationality | Canadian |
Born | Netherlands | 17 August 1952
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Sport | Athletics |
Event | High jump |
John Beers (born 17 August 1952) is a Canadian athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1]
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