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John Hayres (born 11 April 1938) is an Australian former swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1956 Summer Olympics. [2]
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John Hayres (born 11 April 1938) is an Australian former swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1956 Summer Olympics. [2]
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This article lists various water polo records and statistics in relation to the Australia men's national water polo team at the Summer Olympics.
This article lists various water polo records and statistics in relation to the Australia women's national water polo team at the Summer Olympics.
This article lists various water polo records and statistics in relation to the Italy men's national water polo team at the Summer Olympics.
This article lists various water polo records and statistics in relation to the Hungary men's national water polo team at the Summer Olympics.
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