Winner of two bronze medals at the 1904 Olympics in the 200 and 400 meter hurdles. He was the first African-American to win an Olympic medal. George Poage was born on November 6, 1880 in Wisconsin. Like Jackie Robinson after him, he helped break the color line in sports, and chipped away at the popular perception of white racial superiority. Enrolling at the University of Wisconsin, he joined its track team his sophomore year, becoming the university’s first track athlete. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about George Poage Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more details information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
He was born in Hannibal, Missouri, moving with his family to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, at a young age. He has not shared about He’s parent’s name. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| First Name | George |
| Last Name | Poage |
| Profession | Runner |
| Died | Apr 11, 1962 ( age 81) |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Birth Date | November 6, 1880 |
| Birthday | November 6 |
| Birth Place | Wisconsin |
| Country | Wisconsin |
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
| Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
Competing at the Olympics despite a called boycott by the black community due to the segregated public facilities, he won bronze medals in both the 220-yard and 440-yard hurdles.
| Estimated Net Worth in 2020 | Under Review |
| Previous Year’s Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Runner (profession). |
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