Right on the colour of the medal, wrong on the citizenship. At least according
to the following provided in response to the same posting to the Can list by Ian
Reid. The paper has been duly notified.
Regards,
Martin
http://www.athletics-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/stats_athletics/olympics/1900_m.h
>Canada did not send a team to the 1900
>Paris Olympics, so he went with the U.S. squad; in the days before
>athletes competed for countries, he ran in the colours of the University
>
>of Pennsylvania; won gold medal in 2,500-metre steeplechase and silver
>in 400-metre hurdles."
The lists I hav
Martin Dixon posted something about George W. Orton. Besides being the
1900 Olympic steeplechase gold medalist, Orton was the fastest Canadian
miler of the 19th century (although I don't have his PR handy).
Orton won several AAU mile championships. (See second URL below.) He
also won one inter
Here is a "Died This Day" bit that was in the Globe today that I found
interesting for a couple of reasons. I'm sure GH will be able to add
some other personal reminiscences!
Regards,
Martin
"George Orton, 1958
Athlete born Strathroy, Ont., Jan 10, 1873; won Canadian and American
mile titles in
