George Rhoden

Jamaican athletics competitor (1926–2024)

George Vincent Rhoden (13 December 1926 – 24 August 2024)[1] was a Jamaican athlete. He was the winner of two Olympic gold medals in 1952. He was born in Kingston.

George Rhoden
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Vincent Rhoden
Born13 December 1926 (1926-12-13)
Kingston, Jamaica
Died24 August 2024(2024-08-24) (aged 97)
Kingston, Jamaica
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Jamaica Jamaica
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki 400 metres
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki 4x400 metres relay

Rhoden died on 24 August 2024 in Kingston at the age of 97.[2]

References

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  1. Biography and Statistics at Sports Reference Archived 29 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Jamaican Olympic legend George Rhoden passes away at 97". Sportsmax. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.