Herbert Johnston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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British long-distance runner
Date of Birth: 16-Apr-1902
Place of Birth: London Borough of Southwark, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 05-Apr-1967
Profession: athletics competitor
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Herbert Johnston
- Herbert Arthur "Bert" Johnston (16 April 1902 – 5 April 1967) was a British runner who competed in events ranging from one to four miles. He won a silver medal in the 3000 metre team event at the 1924 Summer Olympics, together with Bertram Macdonald and George Webber.
- At the 1928 Summer Olympics he finished eighth in the 5000 metre race.He continued to contribute to British athletics after he retired from running by coaching several prominent long-distance runners including Jim Peters, who held the world record in the marathon for six years, as well as Stan Cox and Fred Norris.
- He was a founding member of Herne Hill Harriers and earned his living in the insurance business.
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