Margaret George

Ida Margaret Tosh ( George; born 13 September 1937) is a Canadian athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1956 Summer Olympics. She continued to compete in athletics throughout her life, setting multiple records in Masters' events.

Biography Margaret George was born in Mervin, Saskatchewan in 1937. As a child, she played soccer and fastball.

At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, George competed in the women's javelin throw, finishing in 16th place.

Following the Olympics, George became a teacher and taught in Harris, Saskatchewan for three years, and married her husband, George Tosh. The following year, Tosh was bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In September 2018, Tosh set six national and three world records.