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Syd Luyt
Full name: Thomas Sydney Andrew "Syd" Luyt
Gender: Male
Born: December 11, 1925 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
Died: June 4, 2010
Country: 
South Africa
Sport: Athletics
Biography
Syd Luyt had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1950 British Empire Games marathon. In the 1950 British Empire Games 6 miles he finished eighth. Personal Best: Mar – 2-32:41 (1952). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 22 | London | Athletics | Men's Marathon | South Africa | RSA | 6 | ||
| 1952 Summer | 26 | Helsinki | Athletics | Men's Marathon | South Africa | RSA | 11 |
Men's Marathon
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 22 | London | Athletics | South Africa | Final Standings | 6 | 2-38:11.0 | ||
| 1952 Summer | 26 | Helsinki | Athletics | South Africa | Final Standings | 11 | 2-32:41.0 |
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