Ernest Glover
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ernest•Glover |
| Used name | Ernest•Glover |
| Born | 19 February 1891 in Sheffield, England (GBR) |
| Died | 13 April 1954 in Sheffield, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Hallamshire Harriers, Sheffield (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Ernest Glover was a notable cross-country runner who won the Northern title four times (1912-14, 1921), was the National champion in 1913, and represented England in the International four times (1911-14), finishing second in 1913 and third in 1914. On the track he won the AAA 10 miles in 1913 and placed in the 4-miles in 1913 (2nd) and 1919 (3rd). He was also the Northern Counties 10 miles champion three times (1913-14, 1919).
Personal Bests: 3 miles – 14:43.0 (1913); 5000 – 15:22.6 (1912); 6 miles – 30:41.0 (1913); 10000 – 31:48.2 (1913).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Ernest Glover | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 h3 r1/2 | |||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r1/2 | |||||
| Cross-Country, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 16 | |||||
| Cross-Country, Team, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 3 | Bronze |
Errata
Previously recorded as having died in 1918 but that was a different person with the same name.