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 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