George Underwood (athlete)

American athlete
George Underwood
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1904 St Louis 4 mile team race

George Bowker Underwood (November 4, 1884 – August 28, 1943) was an American athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]

He competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St Louis, United States in the 4 mile team where he won the gold medal with his teammates Arthur Newton, Paul Pilgrim, Howard Valentine and David Munson.

Underwood also finished fourth in the 800 metres competition and participated in the 400 metres event where his result is unknown.

References

  1. ^ "George Underwood". Olympedia. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  • George Underwood at databaseOlympics.com
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5000 metre team
  • 1900: Great Britain/Australia
    • Charles Bennett
    • John Rimmer
    • Sidney Robinson
    • Alfred Tysoe
    • Stan Rowley
4 mile team
  • 1904: United States
    • Arthur Newton
    • George Underwood
    • Paul Pilgrim
    • Howard Valentine
    • David Munson
3 mile team
3000 metre team


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