George Cornet
(1877-1952)
Water Polo
Inducted in 2007
George Cornet was the only Scot in the British water polo team that won gold in the 1908 and 1912 Olympic Games. He played as a back for the Inverness Amateurs team that won the Scottish Championship in 1909 and reached four other finals; Cornet represented Scotland a total of 17 times between 1897 and 1912. An all-round sportsman in much demand, George also played football and cricket for Inverness teams as well as competing in heavy and track athletics events.
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Olympic gold medal, 1908 and 1912
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Scottish Championship winner, 1909
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17 Scotland caps
Image from EMPICS