Frederick Hidden

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameFrederick John•Hidden
Used nameFrederick•Hidden
Born3 September 1851 in Kingsland, England (GBR)
Died7 April 1918 in Walthamstow, England (GBR)
AffiliationsLeyton & Leytonstone Fire Brigade, Leytonstone (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Frederick Hidden was involved with the Leyton and Leytonstone Volunteer Fire Service for 22 years. He acted as secretary and rose to the rank of second officer. Hidden was a member of the crew that finished second in the International Volunteer Firefighting competition at the 1900 Paris Olympics. He was one of the seven Leyton and Leytonstone men to receive a commemorative silver medal. By occupation, Hidden was an Essex confectionery shop owner.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Firefighting GBR Frederick Hidden
Maneuvering, International, Volunteer Firefighters, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Leyton & Leytonstone 2