George MacKenzie (wrestler)

George MacKenzie
George MacKenzie
Born	21 November 1888; Islington, London, England
Died	27 June 1957 (aged 68); London, England

George MacKenzie (21 November 1888 – 27 June 1957)^[1] was a wrestler from Islington.^[2]

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.^[3] He was a leading member and coach of the Pentonville-based Ashdown Club, the premier British wrestling association of the period.^[4]

Mackenzie competed in the 1908 Olympics, finishing fourth.^[5] He competed in four further Olympics in total, up to 1928. He officiated at an additional four,^[6] and was chosen to carry the UK flag in the opening ceremony of the 1956 Olympics.^[7] He died of lung cancer in 1957.

References

^ "George MacKenzie Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
^ "George MacKenzie". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
^ "List of British Senior Champions 1904-2001" (PDF). British Wrestling Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-27.
^ Thomas, Al (January 1993). "Joe Assirati: Reminiscences of Britain's Renaissance of Strength" (PDF). Iron Game History. 2 (5): 19. Retrieved 27 April 2007.
^ De Wael, Herman. "Wrestling - Freestyle - Lightweight (-69 kg)". Full Olympians. Retrieved 27 April 2007.
^ Hobbs, Chris (12 October 2004). "Tiverton Preedy". Chris Hobbs. Retrieved 27 April 2007.
^ "Great Britain". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 28 June 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2011.