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John Smith

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John Smith (born 12 January 1990) is a South African rower. He won a gold medal in the Men's lightweight coxless four event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, with teammates James Thompson, Matthew Brittain, and Sizwe Ndlovu. In 2014, he won the men's lightweight double sculls with Thompson at the World Championships, setting a world's best time. The pair also competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. John Smith is the 6,991st most popular athlete, the 438th most popular biography from South Africa and the 44th most popular South African Athlete.

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Among ATHLETES

Among athletes, John Smith ranks 6,991 out of 6,025. Before him are Rebecca Henderson, Dawn Harper-Nelson, Tanja Frank, Sönke Rothenberger, Giovanni Tocci, and Eusebio Cáceres. After him are Anita Horvat, Javon Francis, Trevor Stewart, Aslanbek Shymbergenov, Glenn Eller, and Rob Waddell.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1990, John Smith ranks 1,467. Before him are Ilwad Elman, Henri Lansbury, Elli Avram, Reuben Gabriel, Olesia Romasenko, and Andreas Toba. After him are Nahki Wells, Joe Root, Fatkhullo Fatkhulloyev, Yauhen Tsurkin, Leah Kirchmann, and Pallavi Sharda.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, John Smith ranks 438 out of 454. Before him are Reneilwe Letsholonyane (1982), Thanduyise Khuboni (1986), Stefan de Bod (1996), Kamohelo Mokotjo (1991), Charl Schwartzel (1984), and Cyril Nzama (1974). After him are Dale Steyn (1983), Tokelo Rantie (1990), Keanu Baccus (1998), Andrew Surman (1986), Dean Furman (1988), and Murray Stewart (1986).

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Among ATHLETES In South Africa

Among athletes born in South Africa, John Smith ranks 44. Before him are Hezekiél Sepeng (1974), Akani Simbine (1993), Anaso Jobodwana (1992), Clinton Hill (1980), Bridgitte Hartley (1983), and Karin Melis Mey (1983). After him are Murray Stewart (1986), Daniel Ståhl (null), Antonio Alkana (1990), Matthew Brittain (1987), Jordy Smith (1988), and Bianca Buitendag (1993).

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