As per our current Database, George Orton has been died on Jun 26, 1958 (age 85).
When George Orton die, George Orton was 85 years old.
| Popular As | George Orton |
| Occupation | Runner |
| Age | 85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | January 10, 1873 (Canada) |
| Birthday | January 10 |
| Town/City | Canada |
| Nationality | Canada |
George Orton’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
George Orton was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
He was the winner of Canada's first Olympic gold medal, which he earned at the 1900 Olympics in the 2500 meter steeplechase; he also won bronze in the 400 meter hurdles that year.
He was paralyzed for many years as a child, after falling out of a tree, but he regained full body movement at age 12, and became a fantastic athlete.
Later in life he coached track and field at his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania.
He was born in Strathroy, Ontario.
He is a member of the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, which includes legends such as James Naismith.
