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    George Washington F. Orton (January 10, 1873 – June 24, 1958) was a Canadian middle and long-distance runner. In 1900, he became the first Canadian to...
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    introduced until later Olympics). Canada's Olympians were George Orton and Ronald J. MacDonald. Orton was the first Canadian to win a medal, finishing first...
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    Elizabeth Caroline Orton (born 14 December 1970) is an English musician known for her "folktronica" sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica...
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    Only George Orton, who won Canada's first Olympic title in the shorter of the two steeplechases, ruined a perfect record for the British. Orton won his...
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    Robert Keith Orton Jr. (born November 10, 1950), known by the ring name "Cowboy" Bob Orton, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler. He is a...
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    metre steeplechase race was held one day later. The event was won by George Orton of Canada, the nation's first gold medal in athletics. Sidney Robinson...
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    Games Gold Silver Bronze 1900 Paris details  George Orton (CAN)  Sidney Robinson (GBR)  Jacques Chastanié (FRA)...
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  • August 2021. "Aimé Haegeman". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 December 2020. "George Orton". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 August 2021. "Cubans in the Olympic Games, from...
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  • in the 1500 metres gave Britain its first gold in the sport. Canada's George Orton took two medals, a gold and a bronze, for the debut nation. Hungary won...
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    Henri Tauzin  France George Orton  Canada 1904 St. Louis details Harry Hillman  United States Frank Waller  United States George Poage  United States...
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