About George Hill
Lived 1891 – 1944 (aged 53). George Hill was a New Zealand long-distance runner.
George Neville Hill (26 February 1891 – 29 November 1944) was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed as a member of the Australasian team in the 1912 Summer Olympics at Stockholm. Hill finished fourth in his heat of the 5000 metres and did not advance to the final. He did not finish in his heat of the 10000 metres.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Hill?
New Zealand long-distance runner
When was George Hill born?
George Hill was born on 26 February 1891 in Christchurch.
When did George Hill die?
George Hill died on 29 November 1944 in Auckland.
What was George Hill's occupation?
George Hill was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was George Hill?
George Hill was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Hill (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hill. https://biography.guide/george-hill/
MLA: "George Hill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-hill/.
Chicago: "George Hill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-hill/.
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