William Wyatt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Frederick•Wyatt
Used nameWilliam•Wyatt
Born14 April 1893 in Hackney, England (GBR)
Died26 December 1989 in Newton Abbot, England (GBR)
Measurements67 kg
NOC Great Britain

Biography

A London fireman, William Wyatt won both the British 11st (70kg) weightlifting title in 1922, and the overall title of the London Fire Brigade. He won the Olympic trial at the Stadium Club, Holborn in 1924 and qualified for the Paris Games. Despite finishing 17th in the lightweight division, he was still the highest placed of the three Britons, ahead of John Tooley and William Randall.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Weightlifting GBR William Wyatt
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 17