Pete George (1980) - Hall of Fame - Kent State Golden Flashes

Pete George

Pete George

Induction:
1980
Class:
1952

George was a member of the American weight-lifting team in the Olympics twice, set an Olympic record in 1948 by lifting a total of 881.6 pounds in three different categories…He also captured the middleweight championship at the 1953 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland…He won 11 crowns in 1953 ranging from club to world titles, including the Pan American Games...He is now a dentist in Honolulu.

Dane Goes Behind the Scenes with the Kent State Equipment Staff

Wednesday, May 13

Kent State Director of Track and Field Nathan Fanger Previews the 2026 MAC Outdoor Championship

Tuesday, May 12

Baseball Head Coach Jeff Duncan Recaps Senior Day Weekend and Looks on to the Final Weekend Series

Monday, May 11

Baseball Head Coach Jeff Duncan Previews Senior Weekend and the Upcoming Michigan Baseball Game

Wednesday, May 06

Kent State sprinter Jacob Stanley (bib 1192) drives down the track while carrying the relay baton during the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Men’s 4x100 Relay Team Closes Weekend with MAC Meet Record

Saturday, May 16

Kent State sprinter Amryne Chilton (bib 307) leans across the finish line with arms spread wide during the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Chilton Sets Pair of Records to Close MAC Women’s Outdoor T&F Championships

Saturday, May 16

A Kent State Golden Flashes batter makes contact at the plate in a gold pinstripe Under Armour jersey and pants with navy socks and a navy Golden Flashes batting helmet, with the ball visible just off the bat, an opposing catcher at left, and the Toledo dugout with coaches and players watching in the background.

Golden Flashes Claim Series at Toledo Despite Dropping Finale 6-9

Saturday, May 16

Women’s Track and Field Posts Four All-Time Top 10 Marks on Day 2 at MAC Championships

Friday, May 15