Gus Dillon

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAugustus Frederick “Gus”•Dillon
Used nameGus•Dillon
Born17 April 1883 in Montréal, Québec (CAN)
Died19 September 1952 in Montréal, Québec (CAN)
AffiliationsShamrock Lacrosse Club, Montréal (CAN)
NOC Canada
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Gus Dillon took up lacrosse in the 1900s and was a member of Montreal’s Shamrock Lacrosse Club when he was selected to represent Canada in the sport at the 1908 Summer Olympics. There he earned a gold medal with his team after it won its only match against Great Britain 14-10. He remained active in lacrosse for several more years, until his retirement from active competition in 1911.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Lacrosse CAN Gus Dillon
Lacrosse, Men (Olympic) Canada 1 Gold

Errata

Name previously given as Angus Dillon, but this is not supported by his obituary and contemporary Montreal newspapers.