George Dodd
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Henry•Dodd |
| Used name | George•Dodd |
| Born | 16 January 1883 in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape (RSA) |
| Died | 21 July 1957 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (RSA) |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
George Dodd competed at the 1920 Olympics in both singles and doubles, making the quarter-finals of both events. Dodd was South African singles champion in 1912 and was runner-up in 1914, 1922, and 1924. He played Wimbledon in 1919-20, making the third round of singles both years. In 1920 he and Cecil Blackbeard made the doubles quarter-finals. Dodd played one tie in the 1919 Davis Cup for South Africa, winning one of three matches.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Tennis | RSA |
George Dodd | |||
| Singles, Men (Olympic) | =5 | |||||
| Doubles, Men (Olympic) | Cecil Blackbeard | =5 |