George Marshall (athlete)
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George Marshall is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
– Grecce 1877 – ?)was a British
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athlete. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics
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The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, was a multi-sport event celebrated in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to April 15, 1896. It was the first international Olympic Games held in the Modern era...
in Athens
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Marshall ran in the 100 metres, finishing last of five runners in his preliminary heat and not advancing to the final.
He also competed in the 800 metres, again finishing in last place of the four runners in his preliminary heat.