George Hodgson

Swimmer, Olympic athlete

1893 – 1983

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Who was George Hodgson?

George Ritchie Hodgson was a Canadian swimmer of the early 20th century, and considered by many to be the greatest swimmer in Canadian history.

He was born and died in Montreal.

Hodgson won the two longer freestyle swimming gold medals at the 1912 Olympics, the only categories in which he competed, and was undefeated in his professional career.

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Born
Oct 12, 1893
Montreal
Also known as
  • George Ritchie Hodgson
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Education
  • McGill University
Lived in
  • Montreal
Died
May 1, 1983
Montreal

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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