James Shepherd

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn James•Shepherd
Used nameJames•Shepherd
Born2 June 1884 in Bicknor, England (GBR)
Died9 July 1954 in Aston, England (GBR)
Measurements104 kg
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 2
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 3

Biography

John Shepherd was one of the three City of London policemen to win three Olympic medals in the Tug-of-War event. His 26-year career with the police was interrupted by war service with the Military Police in France. After the war he won the British Cumberland & Westmoreland style heavyweight wrestling title in 1922 and 1923. He was also said to be a champion javelin-thrower, although there is no record of any performances to verify this claim.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Tug-Of-War GBR James Shepherd
Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) London City Police 1 Gold
1912 Summer Olympics Tug-Of-War GBR James Shepherd
Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 2 Silver
1920 Summer Olympics Tug-Of-War GBR James Shepherd
Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 1 Gold