About George Avery
Lived 1925 – 2006 (aged 81). George Avery was an Australian athletics competitor.
Gordon George Avery, known as George Avery, (11 February 1925 – 22 September 2006) was an Australian athlete who mainly competed in the men's triple jump event and competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Biography Avery was born in Moree, New South Wales.
Avery competed for Australia in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the triple jump where he won the silver medal.
Avery won the British AAA Championships title in the triple jump event at the 1948 AAA Championships.
He died in Woonona, New South Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Avery?
Australian athlete (1925–2006)
When was George Avery born?
George Avery was born on 11 February 1925 in Moree.
When did George Avery die?
George Avery died on 22 September 2006 in New South Wales.
What was George Avery's occupation?
George Avery was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was George Avery?
George Avery was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gordon George Avery
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Avery. https://biography.guide/george-avery/
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