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Great Britain At The 1906 Intercalated Games
Athletes from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland competed at the 1906 Intercalated Games in Athens, Greece. 47 athletes, all men, competed in 42 events in 9 sports. Athletics ;Track ;Field Cycling Diving Fencing Football Although Great Britain didn't send a team, eight British players (all from the same family) represented Smyrna from the Ottoman Empire, they lost their first match 0–5 against Denmark, but then won the silver medal match against one of the Greek sides after the original Greek side defaulted during the final. The eight British silver medal winners were: :* Edward Charnaud :* Zareh Couyoumdjian :* Percy La Fontaine :* Albert Whittall :* Donald Whittall :* Edward Whittall :* Godfrey Whittall :* Herbert Whittall Gymnastics Rowing The only British rower was Donald Whittall who competed for a mixed team in the coxed fours. Shooting Swimming References {{Nations at the 1906 Intercalated Games Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Olympic Association
The British Olympic Association (BOA) is the National Olympic Committee for the United Kingdom. It is responsible for organising and overseeing the participation of athletes from the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic Team, at both the summer and winter Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games, the European Youth Olympic Festivals, and at the European Games. BOA members and sporting bodies The British Olympic Association – of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries, the Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories which do not have their own NOC – competes at all summer, winter and youth Olympics as Great Britain ("Team GB"). Members The association comprises members from the following – * ** ** ** ** Note – Northern Irish athletes can choose whether to compete for Great Britain or for the Republic of Ireland, as they are entitled to citizenship of either nation under the Good Friday Agreement. Crown Dependencies: * * * British Overse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Edwards (athlete) (born 1921), decorated Canadian fighter pilot during World War II
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Francis Edwards is the name of: *Sir Francis Edwards, 1st Baronet (1852–1927), British Liberal Party politician *Francis S. Edwards (1817–1899), U.S. Representative from New York *Francis Edwards (architect) (1784–1857), British neo-classical architect *Francis Edwards (The Bill), fictional character from the British television series *F. Henry Edwards, English leader in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints See also *Francis Edwardes (other) * Frank Edwards (other) *James Francis Edwards James Francis Edwards, CM, DFC & Bar, DFM, CD (5 June 1921 – 14 May 2022), later known as Stocky Edwards, was a Canadian fighter pilot during World War II. With 19 confirmed aerial victories, Edwards is Canada's highest scoring ace in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Rushen
Arthur Rushen (30 June 1884 – 1968) was a British cyclist. He won a gold medal at the 1906 Intercalated Games and competed in one event at the 1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori .... References External links * 1884 births 1968 deaths British male cyclists Olympic cyclists of Great Britain Cyclists at the 1906 Intercalated Games Cyclists at the 1908 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing {{UK-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Matthews (cyclist)
Thomas Matthews (16 August 1884 – 20 October 1969) was a British cyclist Cycling, also, when on a two-wheeled bicycle, called bicycling or biking, is the use of cycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport. People engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists", "bicyclists", or "bikers". Apart from two .... He won a gold medal at the 1906 Intercalated Games and competed in two events at the 1908 Summer Olympics. References External links * 1884 births 1969 deaths British male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Great Britain Cyclists at the 1906 Intercalated Games Cyclists at the 1908 Summer Olympics People from Kensington Sportspeople from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cyclists from Greater London Medalists at the 1906 Intercalated Games {{UK-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert Crowther
Herbert Crowther (28 October 1882 – 13 October 1916) was a British cyclist. He won two silver medals at the 1906 Intercalated Games and competed in one event at the 1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori .... References External links * 1882 births 1916 deaths British male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Great Britain Cyclists at the 1906 Intercalated Games Cyclists at the 1908 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Dewsbury Cyclists from Yorkshire Medalists at the 1906 Intercalated Games Cyclists who died while racing Sport deaths in England {{UK-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert Bouffler
Herbert Bouffler (16 February 1881 – 27 November 1931) was a British cyclist. He won a silver medal at the 1906 Intercalated Games and competed in the 20km event at the 1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori .... References External links * 1881 births 1931 deaths British male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Great Britain Cyclists at the 1906 Intercalated Games Cyclists at the 1908 Summer Olympics People from Hackney Central Sportspeople from the London Borough of Hackney Cyclists from Greater London Medalists at the 1906 Intercalated Games {{UK-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Pett
William Pett (25 August 1873 – 28 December 1954) was a British cyclist. He won a gold medal at the 1906 Intercalated Games and competed in one event at the 1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori .... References External links * 1873 births 1954 deaths British male cyclists Olympic cyclists for Great Britain Cyclists at the 1906 Intercalated Games Cyclists at the 1908 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Derby Medalists at the 1906 Intercalated Games {{UK-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter O'Connor (athlete)
Peter O'Connor (24 October 1872 – 9 November 1957) was an Irish track and field athlete who set a long-standing world record for the long jump and won two Olympic medals in the 1906 Intercalated Games. Early career Born in Millom, Cumberland, England, on 24 October 1872, O'Connor grew up in Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland. He joined the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in 1896. In 1899 he won All-Ireland medals in long jump, high jump and hop, step and jump (triple jump). Over the next ten years he consistently beat British athletes in international competitions: the (British) Amateur Athletic Association invited him to represent Britain in the Olympic Games in 1900, but he refused, as he only wished to represent Ireland. World record As of June 1900, the world record for the long jump was held by Myer Prinstein of Syracuse University, at 24 ft 7¼ins (~7.50m). In 1900 and 1901, competing with the Irish Amateur Athletic Association (IAAA), a rival association to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Con Leahy
Cornelius "Con" Leahy (27 April 1876 – 18 December 1921) was an Irish athlete, who won medals at the 1906 Intercalated Games and the 1908 Olympic Games for Great Britain. Biography Leahy was born in Creggane, outside Bruree, on the County Limerick-County Cork border, to Thomas Leahy and Mary McDonough. He was one of seven brothers, all of whom were sportsmen. His brother Patrick won the British high jump record in 1898 and went on to win Olympic medals in 1900. Another brother, Timothy, also jumped competitively. In 1906, Leahy, Peter O'Connor and John Daly, were entered for the Intercalated Games in Athens by the Irish Amateur Athletic Association (IAAA) and Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), representing Ireland. However, the rules of the games were changed so that only athletes nominated by National Olympic Committees were eligible. Ireland did not have an Olympic Committee, and the British Olympic Council claimed the three. On registering for the Games, Leahy and hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Wilkinson (athlete)
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Wallis Walters
David Wallis Walters (2 January 1878 – 10 February 1952) was a British and Welsh hurdler and long jumper. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori .... He was the 1904 British long jump champion. References 1878 births 1952 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1906 Intercalated Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics British male hurdlers Olympic athletes for Great Britain Place of birth missing {{UK-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Cormack
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