Isaac Bentham
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Non-starter |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Isaac•Bentham |
| Used name | Isaac•Bentham |
| Born | 27 October 1886 in Wigan, England (GBR) |
| Died | 15 May 1917 in Arras, Pas-de-Calais (FRA) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
One of the strongest swimmers in the country at the time, Isaac Bentham, a forward from Wigan, and Arthur Hill were the only members of Britain’s 1912 water polo team whose Olympic success was restricted to one gold medal. All the other team members won a second gold, either in 1908 or 1920. A former grocer, and then tram conductor, Bentham served as a sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I and was sent to France in 1915. He was killed in action during the Battle of Arras in 1917.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | GBR |
Isaac Bentham | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 1 | Gold | |||
| Swimming (Aquatics) | GBR |
Isaac Bentham | ||||
| 400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†15 May 1917. Killed in action during Battle of Arras.)