George Traynor
British long jumper
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George Terence Traynor (7 November 1905 – Q1.1980) was a British athlete who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born7 November 1905
Lambeth, London, England
DiedQ1.1980 (aged 74)
Ealing, London, England
SportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 7 November 1905 Lambeth, London, England |
| Died | Q1.1980 (aged 74) Ealing, London, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long jump |
| Club | Thames Valley Harriers |
Biography
Traynor became the national long jump champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1936 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]
One month later he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, where he competed in the men's long jump competition.[5]
He was the long jump Middlesex Champion in 1936 and 1937.
