James Woodget

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Henry•Woodget
Used nameJames•Woodget
Born28 September 1874 in Burnham Market, England (GBR)
Died3 October 1960 in Fakenham, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Based at Plaistow, constable James Woodget pulled for the Sub-Division Metropolitan Police tug-of-war team. Plaistow contested the final of the 1905 London Police Sports, but were beaten by the London City police team, who went on to win the 1908 Olympic gold medal. Woodget represented K Division of the Metropolitan Police team at the Games, and won a bronze medal. Constable Woodget retired from Whitehall (A Division) in 1921.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Tug-Of-War GBR James Woodget
Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) K Division Metropolitan Police Team 3 Bronze