John George
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John "Jack" Phelps George (April 26, 1882 November 26, 1962) was a British
athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
in London
.
He was born in Croydon
and died in Purley, London
.
George won the second heat of the 100 metres
with a time of 11 35 seconds, advancing to the semifinals. In the fourth semifinal, George placed last to drop out of further contention.
He also won his heat of the 200 metres
, advancing to the semifinals with a time of 23.4 seconds. His third place finish in his semifinal race kept him from advancing in that event as well.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in London
London
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He was born in Croydon
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
and died in Purley, London
Purley, London
Purley is a place in the London Borough of Croydon, England. It is a suburban development situated 11.7 miles south of Charing Cross.The name derives from "pirlea", which means 'Peartree lea'. Purley has a population of about 72,000....
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George won the second heat of the 100 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres
The men's 100 metres was the shortest of the sprint races at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held over the course of three days...
with a time of 11 35 seconds, advancing to the semifinals. In the fourth semifinal, George placed last to drop out of further contention.
He also won his heat of the 200 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres
The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908.43 sprinters from 15 nations competed.-Records:...
, advancing to the semifinals with a time of 23.4 seconds. His third place finish in his semifinal race kept him from advancing in that event as well.