George Kersh is an American former middle‑distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. He gained national prominence in the mid‑1980s when, as a high‑school athlete, he set a United States high‑school record in the 800 m with a time that remained among the fastest ever recorded at that level for several decades. Kersh continued his running career at the collegiate level, competing for Oklahoma State University, where he achieved success in NCAA competition.
During his senior competitive years, Kersh recorded a personal best time in the 800 m of approximately 1:44.5, a performance that placed him among the top American runners of his era. He represented the United States at international meets, including participation in the World Championships and the United States Olympic Trials.
Following retirement from elite competition, Kersh transitioned into coaching, working with youth and collegiate track programs and contributing to the development of subsequent generations of middle‑distance runners.
Note: Specific biographical details such as exact birth date and later professional positions are not uniformly documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.