About George Gray
Lived 1887 – 1970 (aged 82–83). George Gray was a British hurdler.
George Henry Gray (25 December 1887 – 11 December 1970) was a British hurdler who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Career Gray finished second behind Gerard Anderson in the 120 yards hurdles event at the 1912 AAA Championships.
Gray became the National sprint hurdles champion after winning the 1913 AAA Championships title and successfully defended his title the following year at the 1914 AAA Championships.
After the war, Gray became the National 440 yards hurdles national champion at the 1919 AAA Championships and was also the highest placed British athlete in the 120 yards hurdles at both the 1919 AAA Championships and the 1920 AAA Championships.
Shortly after the 1920 AAA Championships, Gray competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1920 Summer Olympics, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in George Gray's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped George Gray's
Frequently asked questions
Who was George Gray?
British hurdler
When was George Gray born?
George Gray was born on 25 December 1887.
When did George Gray die?
George Gray died in 1970.
What was George Gray's occupation?
George Gray was a hurdler.
What nationality was George Gray?
George Gray was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Gray (hurdler)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Gray. https://biography.guide/george-gray-hurdler/
MLA: "George Gray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-gray-hurdler/.
Chicago: "George Gray." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-gray-hurdler/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:13 UTC