Robert Hassell
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Harry•Hassell |
| Used name | Robert•Hassell |
| Born | 13 August 1876 in Bermondsey, England (GBR) |
| Died | 13 July 1947 in Forest Hill, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Holloway United SC, Holloway (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
A London butcher, Robert Hassell started his swimming career as a sprinter before turning to longer distances and in 1907 won the Southern Counties One Mile Championship. A few months later he took part in a race of just over 14 miles on the Rover Thames from Richmond Lock to the Surrey Bank, which was won by the long-distance champion of England Jack Jarvis. Hassell finished seventh. He lost his Southern Counties title to Tom Lusty in 1908, and finished second to Lusty the following year. Hassell was a former president of the Holloway United SC and was also a member of their water polo team.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | GBR |
Robert Hassell | |||
| 1,500 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 3 h5 r1/3 |
Errata
Name previously given as Richard H. Hassell, but this is not supported by contemporary newspapers.