This week I have been researching about John Walker. John walker was a famous runner. As you can tell in this photo. Down below you would have noticed some facts I have researched about him. Enjoy!
Sir John Walker
What are they famous for? What was their greatest achievement?
Sir John Walker was famous for being a former middle-distance runner from New Zealand and he also won the 1500-m event at the 1976 olympics. He was also the first ever person to run the mile in under 3:50.
Were they well known for any other achievements?
He was well known for being a former middle-distance runner.
John Walker was also the person who invented the match stick!
Write a short biography for them: (Full name, date of birth and death, where they were born, family etc)
Sir John George Walker.
Born on the 12th of January 1952. He was born in Papakura,Auckland.
John Walker died on the 7th May 2011, at the age of 67. He died in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Cause Of Death: He died from Liver Cancer.
List 5 facts that you have learnt whilst reading the articles:
He was famous for being a former middle-distance runner, in the olympics.
He went to the olympics.
He was the first person to run the mile in under 3:50.
He sadly passed away after a 6 month battle for liver cancer.
He was also an inventor, He was the first person to make the match stick.
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