George Hutson
Olympic athlete
1889 – 1914
Who was George Hutson?
George William Hutson was a British athlete who competed mainly in the long distance events.
He competed for Great Britain in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 5000 metres where he won the bronze medal. He also joined team mates Joe Cottrill and Cyril Porter to win his second bronze of the games in the 3000 metre team race.
Hutson was killed in action during the First World War, serving as a serjeant with the Royal Sussex Regiment during the Battle of the Marne. His remains were not recovered and his name is recorded on the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial.
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- Born
- Dec 22, 1889
Lewes - Also known as
- George William Hutson
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- Sep 14, 1914
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on July 23, 2013
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