Ernest Crosbie

Ernest Crosbie

Personal information
Full name	George William Ernest Crosbie
Nationality	American
Born	(1909-12-06)December 6, 1909
Died	July 27, 1979(1979-07-27) (aged 69)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	Racewalking

George William Ernest Crosbie (December 6, 1909 – July 27, 1979) was an American race walker.[1][2]

Crosbie had won US, Metropolitian and South Atlantic racewalking championships.[2] He was a member of the Baltimore Cross Country Club.[3] Crosbie competed in the 50 km walk at the Summer Olympics in 1932, 1936 and 1948, with a best finish of eighth in 1932.[4] He won the 50 km walk at the United States Olympic Trials three times.[5]: 92 [6][7][8]

References

1. "He Wants A Job On Olympic Team". The Evening Sun. 1931. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
2. "Gaskill Gives Cup For First WalkRace Here". Press of Atlantic City. 1931. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
3. "Toronto Ace, Late Starters, Wins Easily". Press of Atlantic City. 1931. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
4. "Ernie Crosbie Bio, Stats and Results". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
5. Hymans, Richard (2008). "The History of the United States Olympic Trials – Track & Field" (PDF). USA Track & Field. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 20, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
6. "Ernest Crosbie To Compete In 50,000-Meter Walk Here". Press of Atlantic City. 1932. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
7. "Ernest Crosbie Wins Olympic Walk Trial". The Montreal Star. 1932. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
8. "Ernest Crosbie On U.S. Olympic Team". The Winnipeg Tribune. 1932. Retrieved 13 March 2023.