George Young (swimmer)
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For other persons of the same name, see George Young.
George Young (1910 – 6 August 1972) was a Canadian marathon swimmer who on 15 – 16 January 1927 became the first swimmer to swim the channel between Catalina Island and the mainland of California. This took place during a contest called the Wrigley Ocean Marathon, sponsored by chewing gum and sports magnate William Wrigley Jr. Young was the only person to complete the swim, taking 15 hours and 44 minutes to complete the 35 kilometer (22 mile) course.
This feat earned him a prize of $25,000 and the nickname "The Catalina Kid". He was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1955.
[edit] References
- Biography at Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
- A Biography from Collections Canada
- A reminiscence of the Wrigley Ocean Marathon
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NAME | Young, George |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | The Catalina Kid |
SHORT DESCRIPTION | Canadian swimmer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1910 |
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DATE OF DEATH | 6 August 1972 |
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