George Hawkins

Background

He was born in Tottenham and died in Ypres.

Career

He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the 200 metres, Hawkins ran the race in 22.8 seconds to beat two other runners and advance to the semifinals. This allowed him to advance to the final, in which he placed last out of the four finalists.

His time in the final was 22.9 seconds.

Hawkins was killed in action during World War I, serving as a gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery during the Third Battle of Ypres. He was buried in the Bard Cottage Cemetery nearby.

Achievements

• There, won again, this time finishing in 22.6 seconds. The winner"s time was 22.6, a time he had achieved in the semifinal.