Bob McFarlane
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Malcolm "Bob"•McFarlane |
| Used name | Bob•McFarlane |
| Born | 28 May 1927 in London, Ontario (CAN) |
| Died | 27 February 2006 in London, Ontario (CAN) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Western Ontario Mustangs, London (CAN) |
| NOC |  Canada |
Biography
Bob McFarlane ran for Canada at the 1948 Olympics. In college at the University of Western Ontario (London), he was a star running back for the Mustangs from 1946-50. In 1978 he was named Western’s Athlete of the Century. After college, McFarlane attended medical school at UWO and became a renowned plastic surgeon, specializing in hand surgery, and serving as chief of surgery at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario.
Personal Best: 400 – 47.2y (1947).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | CAN |
Bob McFarlane | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h2 r3/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Canada | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Canada | 3 h2 r1/2 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | CAN |
Bob McFarlane |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Don McFarlane