About George Parker
Lived 1897 – 1974 (aged 76). George Parker was an Australian athletics competitor.
George R. Parker (19 November 1897 – 18 June 1974) was an Australian athlete who competed mainly in racewalking. He competed for Australia in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 3000 metre walk where he won the silver medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Parker?
Australian athlete (1897–1974)
When was George Parker born?
George Parker was born on 19 November 1897 in Leichhardt.
When did George Parker die?
George Parker died on 18 June 1974 in Sydney.
What was George Parker's occupation?
George Parker was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was George Parker?
George Parker was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Parker (race walker)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Parker. https://biography.guide/george-parker-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "George Parker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-parker-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "George Parker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-parker-athletics-competitor/.
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