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George Burleigh (swimmer) was born on 1914, is a Canadian swimmer. Discover George Burleigh (swimmer)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
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1914 |
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He is a member of famous swimmer with the age 70 years old group.
George Burleigh (swimmer) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, George Burleigh (swimmer) height is 1.70 m .
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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George Burleigh (swimmer) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Burleigh (swimmer) worth at the age of 70 years old? George Burleigh (swimmer)’s income source is mostly from being a successful swimmer. He is from . We have estimated George Burleigh (swimmer)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
George Burleigh (1914–1984) was a Canadian swimmer.
In 1925, Burleigh joined the West End YMCA in Toronto.
He had been given his membership as a Christmas present from his grandmother.
He later described it as "probably one of the best things that ever happened to me".
He won gold at the Commonwealth Games in 1930 and 1934.
and held Canadian freestyle swimming records in the 1930s.
From 1930 to 1938, Burleigh held every Canadian record in freestyle swimming ranging from the 50 yd freestyle to the mile freestyle.
During this time period, he won a total of 7 medals at the British Empire Games.
At the inaugural British Empire Games in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario Burleigh, aged 16, became the youngest swimmer to represent Canada.
He won bronze in both the 440 yard freestyle and 1500 yard freestyle events.
Only two teams entered this event, with England winning silver, only 2 yards and 0.4 seconds behind Canada's time of 8 minutes and 42.4 seconds.
At the 1934 British Empire Games in London Burleigh won three gold medals, later describing it as "my finest hour".
Burleigh won individually in the 100 yard freestyle event, and as anchor in the 330 yard (3 x 110 yards) medley relay (with Ben Gazell and Bill Puddy) and the 800 yard (4 x 200 yards) freestyle relay (with George Larson, Robert Hooper, and Bob Pirie).
A new games record was set in all three events.
The 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney was Burleigh's last major competition.
The Canadian team travelled from Vancouver, with stops at Honolulu, Fiji, and New Zealand, where the team took part in exhibition meets.
In the 880 yard (4 x 220 yards) freestyle relay Burleigh, along with teammates Gordon Devlin, Robert Hooper, and Bob Pirie, won silver.
He also competed in the 110 yard freestyle competition but was not placed.
The gold medal was won by fellow Canadian Bob Pirie.
After ending his swimming career in 1938, Burleigh went to teach at the West End YMCA and retired in Wybridge, Ontario.
Burleigh was inducted in the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1976.
Posthumously, he was inducted in the Ontario Aquatic Hall of Fame in 2000 and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
