Charles Pyrah
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Henry•Pyrah |
| Used name | Charles•Pyrah |
| Born | 20 March 1870 in Dewsbury, England (GBR) |
| Died | 23 August 1925 in Llanerch, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Affiliations | Philadelphia Swimming Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Charles Pyrah competed in the plunge for distance event at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, the only time this event was on the Olympic Program. Pyrah was born in West Yorkshire, England but came to the US as a youth. He represented the Philadelphia Swimming Club, and worked as a clerk in the Philadelphia water bureau.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Charles Pyrah | |||
| Plunge For Distance, Men (Olympic) | 5 |