George Charles Henry Knott (19 August 1910 – 22 March 2001) was an Australian athlete and politician.
Knott excelled at walking events and over the years won a number of Victorian and Australian championships.
[1] Knott encountered difficulties with his walking technique whilst in England prior to the 1948 London Olympics.
[2] After Knott finished his competitive career he became a dedicated and hardworking official, not only for his club Collingwood but also for the State body, the Victorian Amateur Athletic Association.
In 2000 Knott was honoured by being selected as a torchbearer in the torch relay leading up to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.