William Henson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William James Palmer•Henson |
| Used name | William•Henson |
| Born | 27 May 1887 in Marylebone, England (GBR) |
| Died | 4 April 1964 in London, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Hammersmith Amateur Wrestling Club, Hammersmith (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
William Henson was one of fourteen members of the Hammersmith Amateur Wrestling Club that participated in the 1908 London Olympics. Competing in the lightweight class of the freestyle event, he lost his one and only match to the eventual gold medal winner, George de Relwyskow. A native of Marylebone, London, Henson was a newsagent by occupation. He was also a veteran of World War I, with the Royal Navy.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | GBR |
William Henson | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | =9 |