George Young

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorge William•Young
Used nameGeorge•Young
Born19 April 1885 in Fulham, England (GBR)
Died2 June 1952 in Adelaide, South Australia (AUS)
AffiliationsBellahouston Harriers, Glasgow (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Although he never won a Scottish title, George Young placed second at 440 y (1909) and third 220 y (1909) and 440 y (1908). In 1909 he also finished second at 440 y in the Scotland vs. Ireland match. After winning his 400 heat at the 1908 Olympics, he placed last in his semi. During World War I, he won the MC serving as a lieutenant with the Australian Division.

Personal Bests: 400 – 52.4 (1908); 440y – 52.1e (1909).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR George Young
400 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h1 r2/3