Andy Wilson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Andrew "Andy"•Wilson
Used nameAndy•Wilson
Born3 July 1916 in Borthwick, Scotland (GBR)
Died30 July 1979 in Dunfermline, Scotland (GBR)
AffiliationsDunfermline Carnegie Wrestling Club, Dunfermline (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Scottish wrestler Andy Wilson won more than 25 national freestyle titles between 1938-54. He was also a fine Cumberland-style wrestler, and at the 1948 London Olympics, took part in the Greco-Roman competition, being eliminated in the second round. He was first reserve for the welterweight freestyle division. A Scottish international, Wilson captained his country in the triangular match against England and Ireland in 1950 and 1951. During the 1950 Dunfermline Carnegie Championships, Wilson was involved in a tragic accident, when his opponent, William Lawrie, collapsed and died in the ring following the bout. Wilson worked at a local colliery close to his Dunfermline home.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Wrestling GBR Andy Wilson
Welterweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC