John Torrance (June 20, 1912 – November 10, 1969) was an American shot putter and American football player. Torrance broke the shot put world record several times in 1934, his eventual best mark of 17.40 m remaining unbeaten until 1948. At the 1936 Summer Olympics he placed fifth.
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20 June 1912 Oak Grove, Louisiana
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Died |
10 November 1969 (aged 57) Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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