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George Weightman-Smith

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George Weightman-Smith
Sid Atkinson and George Weightman-Smith (right) at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born31 October 1905
Durban, Colony of Natal
DiedApril 1972 (aged 66)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)110 m hurdles, decathlon
Achievements and titles
Personal best110 mH – 14.6 (1928)[1][2]

George Collinson Weightman-Smith (31 October 1905 – April 1972) was a South African athlete who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He finished 21st in the javelin throw and fifth in the 110 m hurdles, behind the teammate Sid Atkinson who won gold; he failed to complete his decathlon program.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b George Weightman-Smith Archived 12 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ George Weightman-Smith. trackfield.brinkster.net