George Bishopp
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Larkin•Bishopp |
| Used name | George•Bishopp |
| Born | 1860 in Lenham, England (GBR) |
| Died | 13 March 1937 in Tenterden, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Lydd Fire Brigade, Lydd (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
George Bishopp was one of two lieutenants in the Lydd Fire Brigade at the 1900 Paris Olympics that finished second in the Maneuvering, International, British Firefighters event. He was the last surviving member of the Olympic team. Bishopp was a former chief of the brigade, which he helped to form in 1890. He was in the Lydd fire team that won the all-England shield in 1899. Bishopp was a Councillor and Alderman with the Lydd Town Council for over 46 years. He was also a Justice of the Peace (JP).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Firefighting | GBR |
George Bishopp | |||
| Maneuvering, International, British Firefighters, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | Lydd | 2 |