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John Holland (athlete) is a former New Zealand hurdler who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born on 20 December, 1926 in Auckland, New Zealand. Holland was a member of the New Zealand team that competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He competed in the 110 metres hurdles event, but was eliminated in the heats. Holland was a member of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club. He was the New Zealand champion in the 110 metres hurdles in 1947 and 1948. Holland was 64 years old when he passed away in 1990. He was married to his wife, Margaret, and had two children. Holland's net worth is unknown.

Popular As John Macfarlane Holland
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Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 20 December 1926
Birthday 20 December
Birthplace Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death (1990-06-09)
Died Place N/A
Nationality New Zealand

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John Holland (athlete) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, John Holland (athlete) height is 6 ft and Weight 179 lb.

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Height 6 ft
Weight 179 lb
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Who Is John Holland (athlete)'s Wife?

His wife is Valerie Eileen Holland

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Wife Valerie Eileen Holland
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John Holland (athlete) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Holland (athlete) worth at the age of 64 years old? John Holland (athlete)’s income source is mostly from being a successful hurdler. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated John Holland (athlete)'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1983

In 1983, Holland was named the Auckland University Track Club's athlete of the century.

1950

Holland competed at the 1950 British Empire Games held in Auckland, where he won the silver medal in the 440 yards hurdles, and a bronze medal as a member of the New Zealand 4 x 400 yards relay team with Dave Batten, Derek Steward and Jack Sutherland. He also finished fifth in the 120 yards hurdles.

1948

Competing for New Zealand in the men's 400 m hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, Holland won his heat, but finished sixth in his semi-final and did not progress further. Four years later, at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, he competed in the same event, winning the bronze medal.

1945

Holland first came to national prominence when he won the New Zealand under-19 220 yards hurdles title in 1945. He went on to win a total of 11 senior national athletics titles: the 120 yards hurdles in 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1955; the 220 yd hurdles in 1951 and 1952; and the 440 yd hurdles in 1947, 1948, 1950, 1951, and 1952. He was also the New Zealand record-holder for all three hurdles disciplines.

1926

John Macfarlane "Dutch" Holland (20 December 1926 – 9 June 1990) was a New Zealand athlete who competed mainly in hurdles events. His greatest international success was in the 400 metre/440 yards hurdles.

Born in the Auckland suburb of Mount Albert on 20 December 1926, Holland was the son of Rachel Colquhoun Holland (née Elliffe) and Daniel Dealy Holland, a journalist. His sister, Joan, was the principal of St Cuthbert's College from 1969 to 1989.