George Hill (sprinter)

George Leroy Hill (April 17, 1901 – January 18, 1992) was an American sprint runner who finished fourth in the 200 m at the 1924 Olympic Games. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 1925 with a degree in economics.[1]

George Hill
George Hill at the 1924 Olympics
Personal information
BornApril 17, 1901
Lansford, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedJanuary 18, 1992 (aged 90)
Mannington township, New Jersey, United States
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)200 m
ClubPenn Quakers, Philadelphia
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)220 yd – 21.7 (1924)

References

  1. George Leroy Hill Archived July 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com


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