Henry Foskett
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Henry John•Foskett |
| Used name | Henry•Foskett |
| Born | 11 September 1883 in Peckham, England (GBR) |
| Died | 1962 in Hailsham, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Olympic Amateur Wrestling Club, Walworth (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Born and raised in Camberwell, London, the son of a butcher, Henry Foskett was a member of the Olympic Amateur Wrestling Club in Walworth when he was one of 10 members to participate in the 1908 Olympic Games in London. Competing in the light-heavyweight class of the Greco-Roman event, and heavyweight class of the freestyle event, his best result came in the latter, losing in the quarter-final to eventual gold medallist Con O’Kelly, Sr. after receiving a bye in the first round. In the former event, he lost his only matchup to Marcel Dubois of Belgium. Foskett was a gas stove fitter for all of his working life, and was married with two sons.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | GBR |
Henry Foskett | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | =17 | |||||
| Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | =5 |
Errata
Name previously listed as "Harold Foskett"; this is incorrect as per his entry form.