About George Lister
Lived 1886 – 1973 (aged 86). George Lister was a Canadian athletics competitor.
George Andrew Lister (6 November 1886 – 1 May 1973) was a Canadian long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Lister?
Canadian athletics competitor
When was George Lister born?
George Lister was born on 6 November 1886 in Perth.
When did George Lister die?
George Lister died on 1 May 1973 in Toronto.
What was George Lister's occupation?
George Lister was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was George Lister?
George Lister was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Lister. https://biography.guide/george-lister/
MLA: "George Lister." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-lister/.
Chicago: "George Lister." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-lister/.
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