Arthur Anderson (athlete)
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Arthur Emilius David Anderson (30 September 1886 – 21 October 1967) was an English track and field athlete from Brentford,[1] who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1912 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 metres competition as well as of the 200 metres event.
Anderson's brother, Gerard Anderson, held the world record in the 440 metres hurdles and also participated in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. In 1914 Gerard Anderson was killed in combat in World War I.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index: Arthur Emilius D Anderson; Oct-Nov-Dec quarter 1886; District: Brentford; Volume: 3a; Page: 55.
- ^ Gerard Anderson Spartacus Educational
- ^ Laurie Anderson. Sports-Reference.com
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