George Orton
(1873-1958)
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George Washington Orton (January 10, 1873 – June 24, 1958) was a Canadian middle and long-distance runner. In 1900, he became the first Canadian to win a medal at an Olympic Games. He won a bronze in the 400 metre hurdles, and then, 45 minutes later, won the gold medal in the 2500 metre steeplechase.
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George Washington F. Orton 10 January 1873 Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
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26 June 1958 (aged 85) Laconia, New Hampshire, United States
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| Zodiac | Capricorn |
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