William Johnson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Byron•Johnson
Used nameWilliam•Johnson
Born19 January 1901 in Brownwood, Texas (USA)
Died27 May 1928 in Flushing, New York (USA)
Measurements179 cm
AffiliationsColumbia Lions, New York (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

William Johnson attended Columbia University, where he captained the wrestling team and played on the football team. Johnson graduated in 1922 and made the US Olympic wrestling team in 1924. He worked in the railway supply business for Ross F. Hayes in Manhattan. When only 27-years-old, Johnson became ill and died less than a month later.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA William Johnson
Welterweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 4