George Yvon

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George Yvon
Personal information
Born(1887-02-15)February 15, 1887
Saint-Brieuc, France
DiedNovember 20, 1957(1957-11-20) (aged 70)
Saint Helier, Jersey, Great Britain
Sport
Sport Diving

George Alexandre Yvon (February 15, 1887 – November 20, 1957) was a British diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in France, and died in Great Britain. [1]

In 1912 he competed in both the men's 10 metre platform, in which he placed fifth, as well as the men's plain high events.

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References

  1. "George Yvon". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 May 2021.