James Cantion

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames•Cantion
Used nameJames•Cantion
AffiliationsLondon Irish, London (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

James Cantion was one of 11 players seconded onto the Moseley Wanderers team for the 1900 Olympic tournament. A halfback, he played alongside team captain Henry Birtles. Cantion, of London Irish, was one of two “Anglos” in the team, M L Logan of London Scottish being the other.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Rugby (Rugby) GBR James Cantion
Rugby, Men (Olympic) Moseley Wanderers =2 Silver