George Short

George Douglas Short is a Canadian former sprinter and football player. From Saskatoon, he began competing in track and field in high school and won the Saskatchewan championships in two events in 1958. The following year, he the national high school record in the 100-yard dash and participated in the 1959 Pan American Games in three events, with a best finish of sixth in the 4 × 100 metres relay. He set the Saskatchewan record in the 100 metres in the Olympic trials and then competed in the men's 100 metres and the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics.