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George Goulding

1884 – 1966

Canadian athletics competitor

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About George Goulding

Lived 1884 – 1966 (aged 81). George Goulding was a Canadian marathon runner and athletics competitor.

George Henry Goulding (19 November 1884 – 31 January 1966) was a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the 10 kilometre walk.

He competed in three events at the 1908 Olympic Games in London: the 3500 metre walking race, in which he came fourth; the 10 mile walk, which he failed to finish; and the Marathon, in which he came 22nd out of 55 starters and 27 finishers. The two walking distances were discontinued after London.

He also competed for Canada in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the inaugural 10 kilometre walk where he won the gold medal.

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Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
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George Henry Goulding

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Goulding?

Canadian athletics competitor (1884–1966)

When was George Goulding born?

George Goulding was born on 19 November 1884 in Kingston upon Hull.

When did George Goulding die?

George Goulding died on 31 January 1966 in Toronto.

What was George Goulding's occupation?

George Goulding was a marathon runner and athletics competitor.

What nationality was George Goulding?

George Goulding was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Goulding

· Wikidata: Q1383035

· DBpedia: George Goulding

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