Gordon George Avery

Gordon George Avery, known as George Avery, (11 February 1925 – 22 September 2006) was an Australian athlete who mainly competed in the men's triple jump event and competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.^[1]

George Avery

Personal information
Nationality	Australian
Born	11 February 1925 Moree, New South Wales, Australia
Died	22 September 2006 (aged 81) Woonona, New South Wales, Australia
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	long jump/triple jump
Club	Botany Harriers, Sydney
Medal record Representing  Australia athletics Olympic Games 1948 London Triple jump

Biography

Avery was born in Moree, New South Wales.^[2]

Avery competed for Australia in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the triple jump where he won the silver medal.^[2] At the time of competing in the 1948 Summer Olympics, was employed as a Constable with the New South Wales Police Force.^[3]

Avery won the British AAA Championships title in the triple jump event at the 1948 AAA Championships.^[4][5][6]

He died in Woonona, New South Wales.^[2]