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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Georgette Reed Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ↑ Seiberling, Irene (4 December 2012). "George Reed Foundation gala raises approximately $60,000". leaderpost.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
