John Richardson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn•Richardson
Used nameJohn•Richardson
Born24 June 1873 in Antananarivo, Analamanga (MAD)
Diedin Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (RSA)
NOC South Africa

Biography

John Richardson played singles outdoors at the 1908 London Olympics. Richardson made the semi-finals, losing to Otto Froitzheim in four sets. He then lost the bronze medal match to Wilberforce Eaves in straights. Richardson was 1906 South African singles champion.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Tennis RSA John Richardson
Singles, Men (Olympic) 4