Guy Henry

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Administrator
SexMale
Full nameGuy Vernor•Henry, Jr.
Used nameGuy•Henry
Born28 January 1875 in Fort Robinson, Nebraska (USA)
Died29 November 1967 in Wenatchee, Washington (USA)
AffiliationsUS Army, (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

At the 1912 Olympics, Guy Henry competed in all three equestrian events but only achieved success in the Three Day Event where he placed 10th individually and was a member of the team which won the bronze medals. After graduating from West Point he enjoyed a distinguished military career, rising to the rank of major general. He also took a leading role in the administration of equestrianism in America and served as Equestrian Committee chairman of the USOC. He was the son of Guy Henry, Sr, also a major-general in the US Army, who became Governor of Puerto Rico.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) USA Guy Henry
Team, Men (Olympic) Chiswell / United States 4
Equestrian Dressage (Equestrian) USA Guy Henry
Individual, Men (Olympic) Chiswell 13
Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) USA Guy Henry
Individual, Men (Olympic) Chiswell 11
Team, Men (Olympic) Chiswell / United States 3 Bronze

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
President Fédération Équestre Internationale 1931—1935 USA Guy Henry

Special Notes