George Hutson
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| Olympic medal record | ||
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Competitor for  United Kingdom |
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| Bronze | 1912 Stockholm | 5000 metres |
| Bronze | 1912 Stockholm | 3000 m team race |
George William Hutson (December 22, 1889 – September 14, 1914) 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 William 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.[1][2]
[edit] References
- ^ Hutson, George William, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Retrieved 14 September 2008
- ^ Wallechinsky, David (2004). The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics, Toronto: Sport Classic Books. ISBN 1-894963-34-2
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