George MacKenzie (wrestler), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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British wrestler
Date of Birth: 21-Nov-1888
Place of Birth: London
Date of Death: 27-Jul-1957
Profession: amateur wrestler
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About George MacKenzie (wrestler)
- George MacKenzie (21 November 1888 – 27 June 1957) was a wrestler from Islington. Mackenzie became British lightweight champion in 1909, winning the title again in 1912, 1922, 1924, 1932, and 1941.
- Additionally, he held the featherweight title in 1921 and 1922.
- He lost the title to W Schneeberger in 1923, but regained the title in 1924.
- He was a leading member and coach of the Pentonville-based Ashdown Club, the premier British wrestling association of the period.Mackenzie competed in the 1908 Olympics, finishing fourth.
- He competed in four further Olympics in total, up to 1928.
- He officiated at an additional four, and was chosen to carry the UK flag in the opening ceremony of the 1956 Olympics.
- He died of lung cancer in 1957.
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