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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | George William Ernest Crosbie |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 6, 1909 |
| Died | July 27, 1979 (aged 69) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Racewalking |
George William Ernest Crosbie (December 6, 1909 – July 27, 1979) was an American race walker.[1][2]
Crosbie had won US, Metropolitian and South Atlantic racewalking championships.[2] He was a member of the Baltimore Cross Country Club.[3] Crosbie competed in the 50 km walk at the Summer Olympics in 1932, 1936 and 1948, with a best finish of eighth in 1932.[4] He won the 50 km walk at the United States Olympic Trials three times.[5]: 92 [6][7][8]