About George Canning
Lived 1889 – 1955 (aged 65). George Canning was a British athlete.
George Walter Canning (23 August 1889 – 17 June 1955) was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920, he won the gold medal as a member of the British team. He was part of the City of London Police, which he worked for until 1935.
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Who was George Canning?
British tug of war competitor (1889-1955)
When was George Canning born?
George Canning was born on 23 August 1889 in Bermondsey.
When did George Canning die?
George Canning died on 17 June 1955 in Rochford.
What was George Canning's occupation?
George Canning was an athlete.
What nationality was George Canning?
George Canning was British.
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· DBpedia: George Canning (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Canning. https://biography.guide/george-canning-athlete/
MLA: "George Canning." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-canning-athlete/.
Chicago: "George Canning." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-canning-athlete/.
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