George Mackenzie (wrestler)

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George MacKenzie (1890-1956) was a wrestler from Islington.

Mackenzie became British lightweight champion in 1909, winning the title again in 1912, 1922, 1924, 1932, and 1941. Additionally, he held the featherweight title in 1921 and 1922. He lost the title to W Schneeberger in 1923, but regained the title in 1924.[1] He was a leading member and coach of the Pentonville-based Ashdown Club, the premier British wrestling association of the period.[2]

Mackenzie competed in the 1908 Olympics, finishing fourth.[3] He competed in four further Olympics in total, up to 1928. He officiated at an additional four,[4] and was chosen to carry the UK flag in the opening ceremony of the 1952 Olympics.[5]

He died of lung cancer in 1956.

[edit] References

  1. ^ List of British Senior Champions 1904-2001. British Wrestling Association. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
  2. ^ Thomas, Al (1993-01). "Joe Assirati: Reminiscences of Britain’s Renaissance of Strength". Iron Game History 2 (5): 19. 
  3. ^ De Wael, Herman. Wrestling - Freestyle - Lightweight (-69 kg). Full Olympians. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
  4. ^ Hobbs, Chris (2004-10-12). Tiverton Preedy. Chris Hobbs. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
  5. ^ Statistics. British Olympic Association. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.


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