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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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