Reggie Renshaw

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameReginald Thomas "Reggie"•Renshaw
Used nameReggie•Renshaw
Born25 January 1915 in West Derby, Liverpool, England (GBR)
Died17 March 1987 in Cheltenham, England (GBR)
AffiliationsOld Waconians, Manchester (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Reggie Renshaw started playing lacrosse during his time at Cheadle Hulme school, and later played for their old boys’ team, Old Waconians, of whom he was also the one-time honorary secretary. A fine attacking player, and prolific scorer, he was four times a member of the Waconians Iroquois Cup-winning team in 1937-38, 1947 and 1951. He also played for The North in the prestigious annual match against The South at Lord’s, both before and after World War II. He also won representative honours for Lancashire and England.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Lacrosse GBR Reggie Renshaw
Lacrosse, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) All-England Team =1