George Shaw
American triple jumper
About George Shaw
Lived 1931 – 1988 (aged 57). George Shaw was a triple jumper.
George Shaw (August 12, 1931 – December 6, 1988) was an American athlete. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Competing for the Columbia Lions track and field team, Shaw won the 1952 NCAA Track and Field Championships in the triple jump.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Shaw?
American triple jumper
When was George Shaw born?
George Shaw was born on 12 August 1931.
When did George Shaw die?
George Shaw died on 6 December 1988.
What was George Shaw's occupation?
George Shaw was a triple jumper.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Shaw. https://biography.guide/george-shaw-triple-jumper/
MLA: "George Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-shaw-triple-jumper/.
Chicago: "George Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-shaw-triple-jumper/.
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