Sydney Jenkins

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameSydney Arthur William•Jenkins
Used nameSydney•Jenkins
Born14 July 1873 in Cardiff, Wales (GBR)
Died21 May 1947 in London, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Sydney Jenkins was a British professional sprinter at the turn of the 20th century. Very little is known of his career. He rode in the World Championships at least three times (1898, 1900, 1905), but never placed. In 1901 he and Jeb Gascoyne set a British record for two miles on a tandem.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GBR Sydney Jenkins
Sprint, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 2 h9 r3/7
Tandem Sprint, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Jack Green 3 h1 r2/3
Team Sprint, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Mixed team 1 4
3,000 metres, Handicap, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) AC h1 r1/2