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| Nationality | English | |||||||||||||
| Born | 13 January 1962 Carlisle, Cumberland | |||||||||||||
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Christopher Anthony McGeorge (born 13 January 1962) is a British track and field athlete who was the 1985 Summer Universiade champion in the 1500 metres.
McGeorge was born in Carlisle, Cumberland. [1] [2] Representing England, he won a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [3] [4] This was Britain's first medal in this event for 28 years. [5]
He was the 1988 winner of the Emsley Carr Mile. [6] Nationally, he was the AAA Indoor Championships 800 m winner in 1982, [7] and third in the 1500 m at the AAA Championships in 1981, 1982 and 1983. [8] He was also third in the 1500 m at the 1989 UK Athletics Championships. [9]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 1982 | Commonwealth Games | Brisbane, Australia | 3rd | 800 m | 1:45.60 |
| 1985 | Universiade | Kobe, Japan | 1st | 1500 m | 3:46.22 |
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