George Giles

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorge Robert Bayne•Giles
Used nameGeorge•Giles
Born21 December 1913 in Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui (NZL)
Died14 July 1973
NOC New Zealand

Biography

George Giles had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1938 British Empire Games Sprint, 1000 yards. In the 1938 British Empire Games track time trial he finished ninth. He also competed in the 1938 British Empire Games 10 miles scratch.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) NZL George Giles
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) AC
Cycling Track (Cycling) NZL George Giles
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 2 h4 r3/6
1,000 metres Time Trial, Men (Olympic) =8

Special Notes