Gordon George Avery

Gordon George Avery, known as George Avery, was an Australian athlete who mainly competed in the men's triple jump event and competed at the 1948 [Summer Olympics].

Biography

Avery was born in Moree, [New South Wales].
Avery competed for Australia in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the triple jump where he won the silver medal. At the time of competing in the 1948 Summer Olympics, was employed as a Constable with the New South Wales Police Force.
Avery won the British AAA Championships title in the triple jump event at the 1948 AAA Championships.
He died in Woonona, New South Wales.