Guy Henry

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Referee • Administrator
SexMale
Full nameGuy Vernor•Henry, Jr.
Used nameGuy•Henry
Born28 January 1875 in Fort Robinson, Nebraska (USA)
Died29 November 1967 (aged 92 years 10 months 1 day) 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

Referee

Games Sport (Discipline) / Event NOC / Team Phase Unit Role As
1936 Summer Olympics Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) USA Guy Henry
Individual, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge #1
Team, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge #1

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