Ernest Johnson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameErnest Alfred•Johnson
Used nameErnest•Johnson
Born18 November 1912 in Putney, England (GBR)
Died29 November 1997 in Kingsbridge, England (GBR)
AffiliationsBelle Vue C.C., (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 2
Total 2

Biography

A plumber from the London borough of Putney, Ernest Johnson was a familiar figure at the Herne Hill velodrome during the thirties. He was part of the British quartet that won bronze medals in the team pursuit at both the Los Angeles and Berlin Summer Olympic Games. The performance of the British pursuiters in Berlin was unusual in that they lost all three races before the bronze medal race but progressed each time because of their finishing times were superior to other heat winners.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GBR Ernest Johnson
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 3 Bronze
1936 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GBR Ernest Johnson
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 3 Bronze