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George Gray

1887 – 1970

British hurdler

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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.

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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

· Wikipedia: George Gray

· Wikidata: Q42849697

· DBpedia: George Gray (hurdler)

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