Johannes Coleman

Johannes Lodewyk Meyer Coleman (5 June 1910 – 13 January 1997) was a South African marathon runner. He won a gold medal at the 1938 British Empire Games, and placed sixth and fourth at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics, respectively. At the 1938 Games he also participated in the 6 mile event, but was disqualified.[1]

Johannes Coleman

Coleman at the 1938 British Empire Games
Personal information
Born	5 June 1910[1] Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Died	13 January 1997 (aged 86) Johannesburg, South Africa
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	2:30:49 (1938)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  South Africa British Empire Games 1938 Sydney Marathon