Alice Greene
| Alice Greene | |
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| Born | 15 October 1879 Upton, Northamptonshire, England |
| Died | 26 October 1956 (aged 77) Jersey |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Olympic medal record | ||
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| Women's Tennis | ||
| Silver | 1908 London | Indoor singles |
Alice Norah Gertrude Greene (15 October 1879 – 26 October 1956) was a female English tennis player from the United Kingdom. She won a silver medal playing tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Sometimes referred to as Angela Greene in some references.
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[edit] Early life
Greene was born at Upton, Northamptonshire on 15 October 1879, the daughter of Richard and Emma Greene. Her father Richard was a medical doctor and superintendent of the Northampton County Lunatic Asylum in Upton.
[edit] Tennis
At the 1907 Queen's Club Championships Greene won the Ladies Single's title.[1]. Greene played at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and won a silver medal in the women's indoor singles event. Greene also placed fifth in the outdoor singles event.[1] Greene was also an international field hockey player.[1]
[edit] Later life
Greene moved to the island of Jersey where she died on 26 October 1956.
In 2010 her Olympic medals was auctioned.[1]
[edit] References
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