About Mel Brock
Lived 1888 – 1956 (aged 68). Mel Brock was a Canadian athletics competitor.
George Melville Brock (February 3, 1888 – October 4, 1956) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Biography Brock finished third in the 880 yards event at the British 1911 AAA Championships.
At the 1912 Olympic Games, Brock finished fourth in the 800 metres competition. He was eliminated in the first round in the 400 metres event. He was also a member of the Canadian relay team, which was eliminated in the first round of the 4x400 metre relay event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mel Brock?
Canadian sprinter and middle distance runner (1888–1956)
When was Mel Brock born?
Mel Brock was born on 3 February 1888 in Thamesford.
When did Mel Brock die?
Mel Brock died on 4 October 1956.
What was Mel Brock's occupation?
Mel Brock was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Mel Brock?
Mel Brock was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Brock. https://biography.guide/mel-brock-athletics-competitor/
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