William Grosvenor

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Percy•Grosvenor
Used nameWilliam•Grosvenor
Born18 July 1869 in Dalston, England (GBR)
Died5 June 1948 in Hickling, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

William Grosvenor had a long competitive shooting career. While he appeared at the Bisley meeting on many occasions over more than 30 years, he appeared in the three Olympics between 1912-24, with a team trap silver medal in 1912 being the highlight of his career. He continued shooting competitively beyond the age of 60 when he represented England in the annual International Clay Pigeon Shooting match against Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Grosvenor’s wife Ida was an excellent shot and was the one-time Norfolk ladies’ champion.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR William Grosvenor
Trap, Men (Olympic) 16
Trap, Team, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 2 Silver
1920 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR William Grosvenor
Trap, Team, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 4
1924 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR William Grosvenor
Trap, Team, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 8