About George Saunders
Lived 1907 – 1996 (aged 89). George Saunders was a British sprinter.
George Thomas Saunders (29 November 1907- 14 November 1996) was an English athlete who won a gold medal at the 1934 British Empire Games and was a British champion in the 100 yards.
Biography Saunders became the national 100 yards champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1933 AAA Championships.
At the 1934 British Empire Games he was a member of the English relay team with Everard Davis, Walter Rangeley and Arthur Sweeney, which won the gold medal in the 4×110 yards event. In the 100 yards competition he finished fourth.
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Who was George Saunders?
English sprinter
When was George Saunders born?
George Saunders was born on 29 November 1907 in Winchester.
When did George Saunders die?
George Saunders died on 30 November 1996.
What was George Saunders's occupation?
George Saunders was a sprinter.
What nationality was George Saunders?
George Saunders was British.
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· DBpedia: George Saunders (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Saunders. https://biography.guide/george-saunders-sprinter/
MLA: "George Saunders." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-saunders-sprinter/.
Chicago: "George Saunders." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-saunders-sprinter/.
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