George Anderson (swimmer)

George Anderson was a Scottish competitive swimmer who specialsed in freestyle and represented Scotland at the 1934 British Empire Games, winning a bronze medal.

Biography

Anderson was a member of the Pollockshields Baths club. He represented the Scottish team and won a bronze medal in the 4×200 yd freestyle relay event at the 1934 British Empire Games in London, England.
In August 1934, he set a 200 Yards Scottish record and in October 1934 won the 50 yards Scottish championship. He continued to break records throughout 1934 and 1935.
He became a policeman and was swimming for Glasgow Police SC in 1937.