George Gray (1865–1933) was a Canadian shot putter who held the world record of 43 feet 11 inches (13.39 m) from 1887 through 1902.
He earned 188 first place medals and trophies through his career along with national titles in Canada, the United States, England, and Ireland.
He won the shot put title AAU (United States National) Championship 10 times: 1887–1894, 1896 and 1902, the record number of wins in that event.
He is reported as working as a manager in the Lumber industry[8] and was also a candidate for post of Chief of the Toronto Fire Brigade, for which he was not successful.
The trophy he won at the 1887 World Fair is one of exhibits held by the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.