Julian Smith

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameJulian•Smith
Used nameJulian•Smith
AffiliationsBarry Town FC, Barry (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

A stalwart in the Barry Town defence for many years, Julian Smith was one of three Welshman selected for the Great Britain squad at the 1948 Olympics. However, unlike the other two, Gwyn Manning and Frank Donovan, his services were not required. Although Smith was regarded as a full-back for his club, he played as a centre-half in the Olympic trial matches, but lost out to Eric Lee of Chester who got the call-up. Smith continued playing for Barry into the mid-1950’s.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GBR Julian Smith
Football, Men (Olympic) Great Britain DNS

Errata

Name previously listed as "Doug Smith". There was both a Julian and Doug Smith who played for Barry Town in the 1940s, but Doug was not the one selected for the Olympic team.