William Anderson (athlete)
William Davidson Anderson (14 April 1878 – 25 January 1958) was an Irish athlete. He competed for Great Britain in two events at the 1906 Intercalated Games.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Davidson Anderson |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 14 April 1878 Ireland |
| Died | 25 January 1958 (aged 79) Windsor, Ontario |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Men's 400 metres Men's 800 metres |
Personal life
Born in Ireland, Anderson moved to Scotland with his family when he was six months old. He moved to Saskatchewan prior to World War I, during which he served as a private in the 5th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.[1]
References
- "William Anderson". Olympedia. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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