Dylan Armstrong
Canadian shot putter and hammer thrower
This individual competed professionally in track and field, specializing in shot put and hammer throw. Multiple Canadian national champion in shot put. Achieved a notable performance at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where a fourth-place finish was recorded in shot put. Attained success at international competitions, including a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics
Won bronze at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Multiple Canadian shot put champion
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Chemist and academic in organometallic chemistry
Born
January 15th, 1933 92 years ago
Died
2022 3 years ago — 89 years old
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American colonel, military officer
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January 15th, 1945 80 years ago
Died
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January 15th, 1938 87 years ago
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January 15th, 1938 87 years ago
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2021 4 years ago — 83 years old
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Born
January 15th, 1914 111 years ago
Died
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American politician, 43rd Governor of Kentucky
Born
January 15th, 1869 156 years ago
Died
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