About George Hester
Lived 1902 – 1951 (aged 49). George Hester was a Canadian sprinter.
George Black Hester (August 20, 1902 – December 8, 1951) was a Canadian sprinter. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. He competed for Mercersburg Academy, under the guidance of Jimmy Curran, and the University of Michigan.
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Who was George Hester?
Canadian sprinter
When was George Hester born?
George Hester was born on 20 August 1902 in Windsor.
When did George Hester die?
George Hester died on 5 December 1951 in Indianapolis.
What was George Hester's occupation?
George Hester was a sprinter.
What nationality was George Hester?
George Hester was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hester. https://biography.guide/george-hester/
MLA: "George Hester." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-hester/.
Chicago: "George Hester." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-hester/.
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