Fred Sanderson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFred R.•Sanderson
Used nameFred•Sanderson
Born28 July 1872 in Galesburg, Illinois (USA)
Died2 August 1928 in Galesburg, Illinois (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Fred Sanderson was from Galesburg, Illinois, where he was renowned as an all-around athlete, playing golf, football, basketball, and polo, in addition to being the Western Illinois tennis champion. Sanderson graduated from Knox College. His father was the first mayor of Galesburg.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Tennis USA Fred Sanderson
Singles, Men (Olympic) =9
Doubles, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Thomas Holland DNS