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George Weightman-Smith

George Weightman-Smith
Sidney Atkinson, George Weightman-Smith 1928.jpg
Sid Atkinson and George Weightman-Smith (right) at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born 31 October 1905
Durban, South Africa
Died April 1972 (aged 66)
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 110 m hurdles, decathlon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 110 mH – 14.6 (1928)

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.


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