About George Jefferson
Lived 1910 – 1996 (aged 85). George Jefferson was an American athletics competitor.
George Jefferson (George Gordon Jefferson; February 28, 1910 – February 13, 1996) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault. He was born in Inglewood, California.
A student at UCLA, Jefferson competed for the United States in the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States in the pole vault where he won the bronze medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Jefferson?
American pole vaulter (1910–1996)
When was George Jefferson born?
George Jefferson was born on 28 February 1910 in Inglewood.
When did George Jefferson die?
George Jefferson died on 13 February 1996 in Ventura.
What was George Jefferson's occupation?
George Jefferson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was George Jefferson?
George Jefferson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Jefferson (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Jefferson. https://biography.guide/george-jefferson/
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