About George Manners
Lived 1938 – 2021 (aged 82–83). George Manners was a British weightlifter.
George Russell Manners (25 January 1938 – August 2021) was a British/Vincentian male weightlifter who competed for England.
Weightlifting career Manners represented Great Britain at the 1964 Summer Olympics finishing in 15th place in the light-heavyweight category.
He represented England and finished fifth in the -60 kg combined category at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. He won two silver medals at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games respectively.
Personal life He migrated to England in 1957 and was a plumber by trade.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Manners?
English weightlifter
When was George Manners born?
George Manners was born on 21 January 1938 in British Windward Islands.
When did George Manners die?
George Manners died in 2021 in England at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
What was George Manners's occupation?
George Manners was a weightlifter.
What nationality was George Manners?
George Manners was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Manners (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Manners. https://biography.guide/george-manners-weightlifter/
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