George Renwick
- August 7, 1901
- July 25, 1984
- 82 years
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George Renwick, 82, British sprinter
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|George Russell Renwick (7 August 1901 – 25 July 1984) was a British athlete who primarily raced over 400 metres and competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Biography
Renwick was born in Marylebone, England and studied at New College, Oxford. He gained his Oxford blue in 1923 and 1924 for the 440 yards and 100 yards respectively and served on the committee of the OUAC.
He competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Olympics Games held in Paris, France, in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Edward Toms, Richard Ripley and Guy Butler.
Renwick was headmaster of Dover College from 1934 to 1954 during a difficult period. He evacuated the College to Poltimore House in Devon in World War II. On its return to Dover in 1945, he continued the expansion of the College and promoted it as a centre of sporting excellence.
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1.Where did George Russell Renwick evacuate Dover College to during World War II?
- A.Poltimore Housecorrect
- B.London
- C.Marylebone
- D.Oxford
George Russell Renwick evacuated Dover College to Poltimore House in Devon during World War II.
Source: biography section
2.In what year did Dover College return to its original location under George Russell Renwick?
- A.1945correct
- B.1939
- C.1940
- D.1954
Dover College returned to Dover in 1945 after the war.
Source: biography section
3.What type of excellence did George Russell Renwick promote for Dover College?
- A.Scientific
- B.Sportingcorrect
- C.Artistic
- D.Academic
George Russell Renwick promoted Dover College as a centre of sporting excellence.
Source: biography section
4.What was the date of George Russell Renwick's death?
- A.25 July 1984correct
- B.7 August 1984
- C.7 August 1974
- D.25 July 1974
George Russell Renwick died on 25 July 1984.
Source: biography header
5.George Russell Renwick served on the committee of which organization?
- A.Oxford Athletic Union
- B.OUACcorrect
- C.British Olympic Association
- D.Dover College Board
George Russell Renwick served on the committee of the OUAC.
Source: biography section
6.For which distance did George Russell Renwick earn his 1924 Oxford blue?
- A.400 metres
- B.200 metres
- C.100 yardscorrect
- D.440 yards
George Russell Renwick gained his Oxford blue in 1924 specifically for the 100 yards.
Source: biography section
7.On what date was George Russell Renwick born?
- A.15 August 1905
- B.7 August 1901correct
- C.25 July 1984
- D.12 June 1902
George Russell Renwick was born on 7 August 1901.
Source: biography header
8.In which city was George Russell Renwick born?
- A.Oxford
- B.Dover
- C.Marylebonecorrect
- D.London
George Russell Renwick was born in Marylebone, England.
Source: biography section
9.At which university did George Russell Renwick study?
- A.University of Paris
- B.Dover College
- C.Cambridge University
- D.New College, Oxfordcorrect
George Russell Renwick studied at New College, Oxford.
Source: biography section
10.What primary distance did George Russell Renwick race as an athlete?
- A.100 metres
- B.200 metres
- C.800 metres
- D.400 metrescorrect
George Russell Renwick was a British athlete who primarily raced over 400 metres.
Source: biography header
11.In what year did George Russell Renwick first gain his Oxford blue?
- A.1925
- B.1923correct
- C.1922
- D.1924
George Russell Renwick gained his Oxford blue in 1923 and 1924.
Source: biography section
12.Which event did George Russell Renwick compete in at the 1924 Summer Olympics?
- A.4 x 400 metre relaycorrect
- B.100 metre individual
- C.400 metre individual
- D.4 x 100 metre relay
George Russell Renwick competed in the 4 x 400 metre relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography section
13.Who was one of George Russell Renwick's teammates during the 1924 Olympics?
- A.Arthur Porritt
- B.Guy Butlercorrect
- C.Eric Liddell
- D.Harold Abrahams
George Russell Renwick won a bronze medal with teammates including Guy Butler.
Source: biography section
14.What medal did George Russell Renwick win at the 1924 Summer Olympics?
- A.Bronzecorrect
- B.No medal
- C.Silver
- D.Gold
George Russell Renwick won the bronze medal in the 4 x 400 metre relay.
Source: biography section
15.During which years did George Russell Renwick serve as headmaster of Dover College?
- A.1934–1954correct
- B.1954–1974
- C.1945–1965
- D.1924–1934
George Russell Renwick was headmaster of Dover College from 1934 to 1954.
Source: biography section
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