Ernest Ebbage

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameErnest Walter•Ebbage
Used nameErnest•Ebbage
Born1 August 1873 in Stibbard, England (GBR)
Died2 September 1943 in Rochford, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Ernest Ebbage was a member of the K Division of the Metropolitan Police tug-of-war team. They were effectively the Great Britain third team, and won the bronze medal outright at the 1908 Olympics after their scheduled opponents, Sweden, scratched. Ebbage’s one and only Olympic appearance was therefore in the semi-final defeat by the eventual winners, Great Britain’s first team, represented by the London City Police.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Tug-Of-War GBR Ernest Ebbage
Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) K Division Metropolitan Police Team 3 Bronze