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Ainsworth-Davis studied at [[Westminster School]]. During [[World War I]] he first served as a captain with the [[Rifle Brigade]] and then as pilot in the [[Royal Flying Corps]].
Ainsworth-Davis studied at [[Westminster School]]. During [[World War I]] he first served as a captain with the [[Rifle Brigade]] and then as pilot in the [[Royal Flying Corps]].


At the [[1920 Summer Olympics]] Ainsworth-Davis ran the third leg for the British 4 × 400 m relay team, which won the event. He also competed in the individual 400 m, to replace [[Cecil Griffiths]] who fell ill, and finished fifth.<ref name="SR"/><ref name="CCC">{{cite web |url=http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/archives/online/goingforgold/goingforgold2.htm |title=Going for Gold: 1 Cambridgeshire's Olympians |date=21 July 2011 |publisher=Cambridgeshire County Council |accessdate=4 July 2012}}</ref>
At the [[1920 Summer Olympics]] Ainsworth-Davis ran the third leg for the British 4 × 400 m relay team, which won the event. He also competed in the individual 400 m, to replace [[Cecil Griffiths]] who fell ill, and finished fifth.<ref name="SR"/><ref name="CCC">{{cite web|url=http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/archives/online/goingforgold/goingforgold2.htm |title=Going for Gold: 1 Cambridgeshire's Olympians |date=21 July 2011 |publisher=Cambridgeshire County Council |accessdate=4 July 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527180652/http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/archives/online/goingforgold/goingforgold2.htm |archivedate=27 May 2012 |df= }}</ref>


After graduating from [[University of Cambridge]] Ainsworth-Davis studied medicine at [[St. Bartholomew's Hospital]] and played music at a nightclub to support his family. He could not make time for sport, and retired from competitions after placing fourth in the 440 yards at the 1921 AAA Championships. He became a respected urological surgeon and the Secretary of the [[Royal Society of Medicine]]. During [[World War II]] he was head of the surgical division of the [[RAF]] hospital at [[RAF Cosford]].<ref name="SR" /> Later he served as Secretary and President of the [[Hunterian Society]] (1958) and Secretary of the [[Royal Society of Medicine]].
After graduating from [[University of Cambridge]] Ainsworth-Davis studied medicine at [[St. Bartholomew's Hospital]] and played music at a nightclub to support his family. He could not make time for sport, and retired from competitions after placing fourth in the 440 yards at the 1921 AAA Championships. He became a respected urological surgeon and the Secretary of the [[Royal Society of Medicine]]. During [[World War II]] he was head of the surgical division of the [[RAF]] hospital at [[RAF Cosford]].<ref name="SR" /> Later he served as Secretary and President of the [[Hunterian Society]] (1958) and Secretary of the [[Royal Society of Medicine]].
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John Ainsworth-Davis
British relay team at the 1920 Olympics, Ainsworth-Davis is 2nd left
Personal information
Born23 April 1895
Aberystwyth, Wales
Died3 January 1976 (aged 80)
Stockland, Devon, England
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
Sport
SportAthletics
Event400 m
ClubUniversity of Cambridge
Achievements and titles
Personal best400 m – 50.0e (1920)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp 4×400 m relay

John Creyghton Ainsworth-Davis (23 April 1895 – 3 January 1976) was a Welsh surgeon and sprint runner who won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Biography

Ainsworth-Davis studied at Westminster School. During World War I he first served as a captain with the Rifle Brigade and then as pilot in the Royal Flying Corps.

At the 1920 Summer Olympics Ainsworth-Davis ran the third leg for the British 4 × 400 m relay team, which won the event. He also competed in the individual 400 m, to replace Cecil Griffiths who fell ill, and finished fifth.[1][3]

After graduating from University of Cambridge Ainsworth-Davis studied medicine at St. Bartholomew's Hospital and played music at a nightclub to support his family. He could not make time for sport, and retired from competitions after placing fourth in the 440 yards at the 1921 AAA Championships. He became a respected urological surgeon and the Secretary of the Royal Society of Medicine. During World War II he was head of the surgical division of the RAF hospital at RAF Cosford.[1] Later he served as Secretary and President of the Hunterian Society (1958) and Secretary of the Royal Society of Medicine.

References

  1. ^ a b c John Ainsworth-Davis Archived 12 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ John Ainsworth-Davis. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ "Going for Gold: 1 Cambridgeshire's Olympians". Cambridgeshire County Council. 21 July 2011. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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