About George Wilkinson
Lived 1879 – 1946 (aged 67). George Wilkinson was a British swimmer and water polo player.
George Wilkinson (3 March 1879 – 7 August 1946) was an English water polo player who competed at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics representing Great Britain. He was in the Hyde Seal team when he won the Olympics. Hyde Seal are a Manchester team. He was part of the British water polo team and won two gold medals. The International Olympic Committee credits him with a third gold medal from the 1900 Games, but this is incorrect as he was in England during the tournament.
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Who was George Wilkinson?
British water polo player (1879–1946)
When was George Wilkinson born?
George Wilkinson was born on 3 March 1879 in Manchester.
When did George Wilkinson die?
George Wilkinson died on 7 August 1946 in Hyde.
What was George Wilkinson's occupation?
George Wilkinson was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was George Wilkinson?
George Wilkinson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Wilkinson (water polo)
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