John Landy
AustraliaRetired- Born
- Apr 12, 1930
- Birthplace
- Hawthorn, Victoria (AUS)
- Height
- 1.82 m
- Weight
- 69 kg
John Landy is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on April 12, 1930 in Hawthorn, Victoria (AUS). Standing 1.82 m and weighing 69 kg, He competes primarily in the 1500m.
His personal bests include 3:42.03 in the 1500m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions.
1956 season best3:42.03Dec 1, 1956
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Last competitionThe XVI Olympic GamesDec 1, 1956 · 3:42.03
As of Nov 3, 2026: 1956 season best 3:42.03 (Dec 1, 1956) · Last competition: The XVI Olympic Games, Dec 1, 1956, 3:42.03 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 96 years old · Retired
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1500m | 3:42.03 | – | Dec 1, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |
| 1952 | 1500m | 3:57.14 | – | Jul 24, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |