A. J. Gough

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameA. J.•Gough
Used nameA. J.•Gough
AffiliationsLeander Club, Henley-on-Thames (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Gough’s first win as a youngster was a 44-yard race for under 16-year-olds at Islington Baths in 1889. He subsequently became a member of the Leander Swimming Club and was in their 6-man team that won the London Teams’ Championship in 1896. Gough won many team competitions with Leander, and also played for their water polo team. In 1901, he was the individual swimming champion of Hampstead.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GBR A. J. Gough
200 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) DNS
200 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) DNS
200 metres Obstacle Course, Men (Olympic) DNS