George Leroy Hill

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George Leroy Hill

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George Leroy Hill at the 1924 Olympics
Personal information
Born April 17, 1901
Lansford, Pennsylvania, United States
Died January 18, 1992 (aged 90)
Mannington township, New Jersey, United States
Alma mater University of Pennsylvania
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 200 m
Club Penn Quakers, Philadelphia
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 220 yd – 21.7 (1924)

George Leroy Hill (April 17, 1901 – January 18, 1992) was an American sprint runner who finished fourth in the 200 m at the 1924 Olympic Games. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 1925 with a degree in economics. [1]

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References

  1. George Leroy Hill Archived July 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine.. sports-reference.com