William Wood

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Henry•Wood
Used nameWilliam•Wood
Born6 February 1881 in Plymouth, England (GBR)
Died13 January 1940 (aged 58 years 11 months 7 days) in London, Ontario (CAN)
AffiliationsBrantford YMCA, Brantford (CAN)
NOC Canada

Biography

William Wood had a short athletics career. He served in World War I with the Canadian forces and on his return became manager of the Brantford Chamber of Commerce. He then moved to London, Ontario, and became a prominent speaker on community problems and relations.

Personal Best: Mar – unknown.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics CAN William Wood
5 miles, Men (Olympic) DNS
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 5