About George Barber
Lived 1884 – 1938 (aged 53). George Barber was a Canadian athletics competitor.
George Henry Barber (23 August 1884 – 28 May 1938) was a Canadian athlete. He competed in four jumping events at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Barber competed in both jumping and hurdling for the Central YMCA in Toronto during the early 1900s. At the 1908 Summer Olympics, Barber competed in the high jump, long jump, standing high jump, and standing long jump, but did not place in any event.
During his sporting career, Barber was known as an all-around athlete and was described by reporters as a "good hop-step-and-jump artist". Outside of jumping, Barber also played rugby football for the Toronto Argonauts.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Barber?
Canadian athlete (1884-1938)
When was George Barber born?
George Barber was born on 23 August 1884 in Toronto.
When did George Barber die?
George Barber died on 28 May 1938.
What was George Barber's occupation?
George Barber was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was George Barber?
George Barber was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Barber (jumper)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Barber. https://biography.guide/george-barber/
MLA: "George Barber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-barber/.
Chicago: "George Barber." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-barber/.
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