George Meredith 1948 - 2020 RIP

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George Meredith 1948 - 2020 RIP

Post by GeorgeMeredithSon » January 8th, 2021, 6:34 am

Hi all,

Sadly my Dad, George Meredith, had to stop rowing many years ago.

This was due to Alzheimer’s:-(

Then sadly just before Xmas he passed away aged 72.

Many of you will know that he held the British Record for v50 lwt at every distance! 2000m right up to marathon! Over the years the records have gradually gone but he still holds the 5000m record.

Sad time but I wanted to let the indoor rowing community know

Ally Meredith

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Re: George Meredith 1948 - 2020 RIP

Post by Dangerscouse » January 8th, 2021, 8:56 am

GeorgeMeredithSon wrote:
January 8th, 2021, 6:34 am
Hi all,

Sadly my Dad, George Meredith, had to stop rowing many years ago.

This was due to Alzheimer’s:-(

Then sadly just before Xmas he passed away aged 72.

Many of you will know that he held the British Record for v50 lwt at every distance! 2000m right up to marathon! Over the years the records have gradually gone but he still holds the 5000m record.

Sad time but I wanted to let the indoor rowing community know

Ally Meredith
Hi Ally, I'm very sorry to hear this news, and thanks for letting us know.

I have first hand experience of Alzheimer's so I know how horrible it is, so I hope you are doing as well as you can do in the circumstances.
51 HWT; 6' 4"; 1k= 3:09; 2k= 6:36; 5k= 17:19; 6k= 20:47; 10k= 35:46 30mins= 8,488m 60mins= 16,618m HM= 1:16.47; FM= 2:40:41; 50k= 3:16:09; 100k= 7:52:44; 12hrs = 153km

"You reap what you row"

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Post by neil262 » January 8th, 2021, 10:07 am

Sad news. Sending my condolences.
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Re: George Meredith 1948 - 2020 RIP

Post by faach1 » January 8th, 2021, 10:41 am

My condolences Ally
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Re: George Meredith 1948 - 2020 RIP

Post by Ombrax » January 9th, 2021, 2:38 am

Sorry to hear that Ally.

Remember him well - he may be gone, but you'll always have your memories.

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Re: George Meredith 1948 - 2020 RIP

Post by JoeCruse » January 9th, 2021, 11:30 am

My condolences, Ally. All the best to your family at this time.

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