Charles Smith
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Henry•Smith |
| Used name | Charles•Smith |
| Born | 1887 in Sowerby Bridge, England (GBR) |
| Died | 13 February 1956 in Halifax, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Sowerby Bridge GC, Sowerby Bridge (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Charles Henry Smith was a native of Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire where he was a longtime fixture of the local gymnastics club. In 1908, he was one of at least 15 Yorkshire-based gymnasts to be chosen for the British Olympic gymnastics delegation to compete on home soil in London. Smith participated in the individual event, placing 58th in a group of 96 competitors, scoring 171.75 points.
Smith was a longtime employee of the Northeastern Gas Board at Sowerby Bridge, working as a meter reader for 44 years. He also served in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | GBR |
Charles Smith | |||
| Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) | 58 |