George Barber (jumper)
Canadian long jumper
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George Henry Barber (23 August 1884 – 28 May 1938) was a Canadian athlete.[1] He competed in four jumping events at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[2][3]
High jump
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 August 1884 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 28 May 1938 (aged 53) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | Long jump High jump |
Barber competed in both jumping and hurdling for the Central YMCA in Toronto during the early 1900s.[4] At the 1908 Summer Olympics, Barber competed in the high jump, long jump, standing high jump, and standing long jump, but did not place in any event.[2] Barber retired from high jumping the next year due to a prohibition on dericks being used during competitions.[5]
During his sporting career, Barber was known as an all-around athlete and was described by reporters as a "good hop-step-and-jump artist".[6] Outside of jumping, Barber also played rugby football for the Toronto Argonauts.[7]
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