George Harrison

1960 Rome Olympic gold Harrison won the 200-meter freestyle event at the 1960 Olympic trials to qualify for the U.S. team. At the Olympics, Harrison was managed by head U.S. Coach Gus Stager.

Harrison married Susan Jean Murray at her parents' home on the afternoon of July 1, 1961 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. After a honeymoon in Carmel, the couple planned to reside in Carmel. Both were former graduates of Acalanes High School, where they met. He would remain married to Susan throughout his life, and the couple would have two daughters, a son, and two grand-daughters. Individually, Harrison won a silver medal in the 400-meter freestyle at the 1959 Pan American Games. He also held the world record in 200-meter individual medley (long course) from August 24, 1956, to July 19, 1958, and the world record in the 400-meter individual medley (long course) from June 24 to July 22, 1960.

Post-swimming career He spent most of his career with Lee & Associates at Pleasanton, California, working in investment and industrial brokerage.

Honors Harrison was inducted into the Stanford University Hall of Fame.