George Phineas Guthrie III
Born: 1904 in Elyria, Ohio
Died: June 1, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio
Family: Wife – Cecile (died, 2006). Sons: George Phineas IV; Gerry (died, 1984)
Track and field highlights
1924: Olympic finalist in men’s 110-meter hurdles
1924: U.S. Olympic Trials champion, 1924
4-time Big Ten hurdles champion
Tied world record for 120-yard hurdles at San Francisco AAU meet, 1925
Career highlights
Bronze medal with two oak leaf clusters with Presidential Citation US Army World War II
Asiatic-Pacific Commendation
Halls of fame
1976: Elyria Sports Hall of Fame
1981: Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame
1983: The Ohio State University Sports Hall of Fame