Will Evans

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Edward "Will"•Evans
Used nameWill•Evans
AffiliationsManchester Swan SC, Manchester (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Between 1890-92, Will Evans won 11 English titles at distances from 100-500 yards, and was also runner-up to Sam Greasley in the Mile Championship in 1890, and the 880 yards in 1891. Evans was billed in 1892 as the “World’s Amateur Champion”. He broke the English amateur 220 yards record in 1890 (2:51.5) and the 500 yards record the following year (7:14.0).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GBR Will Evans
4,000 metre freestyle, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 2