George Lawton
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Wilfred•Lawton |
| Used name | George•Lawton |
| Born | 9 December 1911 in Manchester, England (GBR) |
| Died | 13 July 1995 in West Itchenor, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | British Canoe Association |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
George Lawton took part in the inaugural folding kayak singles 10,000 metres event at the 1936 Olympics. It was the first overseas competition for the recently formed British Canoe Association, and Lawton finished a commendable eighth. The son of a draughtsman, the highlight of Lawton’s sporting career was in winning the 1939 C-1 British canoe title ever 1,000 metres. His Croydon flatmate, and later a fellow Olympian, John Simmons won the kayak title at the same meeting.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) | GBR |
George Lawton | |||
| Folding Kayak Singles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 |
Errata
Date of birth previously listed as 9 February 1910.