George Knott
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Charles Henry•Knott |
| Used name | George•Knott |
| Born | 19 August 1910 in Richmond, Victoria (AUS) |
| Died | 22 March 2001 (aged 90 years 7 months 3 days) |
| Affiliations | Collingwood Harriers, Clifton Hill (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
George Knott won several Australian and Victorian walking championships. After the 1948 Olympics he turned to public service, in addition to a career as a businessman. He was the publican of the Yorkshire Stingos Hotel in Collingwood, and in 1963-64 served as the Mayor of Collingwood. He also served as an official with the Victorian Amateur Athletic Association for many years, and in 1986 was made a Life Member.
Personal Best: 10kmW – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
George Knott | |||
| 10 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 7 h1 r1/2 |