John Symes

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn•Symes
Used nameJohn•Symes
Born11 January 1879 in Crediton, England (GBR)
Died23 September 1944 in Sandford, England (GBR)
AffiliationsDevon & Somerset Wanderers, Castle Cary (GBR) / Crediton Cricket Club, Crediton (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

John Symes opened the batting for the Devon & Somerset Wanderers in both innings in the 1900 Olympic match. He scored the modest total of 16 runs; more importantly, however, he had the foresight to bring home a scorecard of the match, completed in his own handwriting. This historical document is the only detailed record of this unique Olympic cricket match.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Cricket GBR John Symes
Cricket, Men (Olympic) Devon and Somerset Wanderers 1 Gold

Errata

Date and place of death previously given as 21 September 1942 in Newton Abbott, Devon, but they belong to one John Symes who was born c 1872.