George Nevinson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Wilfred•Nevinson |
| Used name | George•Nevinson |
| Born | 3 October 1882 in Wigan, England (GBR) |
| Died | 13 March 1963 (aged 80 years 5 months 10 days) in Lancaster, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 174 cm |
| Affiliations | Salford SC, Salford (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
After winning a gold medal in 1908, George Nevinson had to decline an invitation to compete in the 1912 Games due to a leg injury. For the major part of his playing career he was a member of Salford SC, but he moved to Lancaster in 1913 when he obtained a job as joiner with the local Corporation. Nevinson was twice married and had seven daughters and three sons.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | GBR |
George Nevinson | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 1 | Gold |