Gus Cummins
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Augustine James "Gus"•Cummins |
| Used name | Gus•Cummins |
| Born | 27 October 1886 in Dublin, Dublin (IRL) |
| Died | 1967 in London, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 60 kg |
| Affiliations | Limehouse Weightlifting Club |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Irish-born Augustine Cummins came from the Poplar region of London and was a member of the nearby Limehouse Weightlifting Club. He was the one-time 10st (63.5kg) champion of Britain and also claimed a world record for the two-handed dead lift of 480lbs (218kg). Cummins was an instructor at the Limehouse Club, and also a weightlifting judge.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | GBR |
Gus Cummins | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | 16 |