William Henry (swimmer)

Medal record
Men’s swimming
Competitor for  Great Britain
Intercalated Games
Bronze 1906 Athens 4×250 m freestyle

William Henry (28 June 1859–20 March 1928) was a British freestyle swimmer and lifesaver.

Henry was of Polish ancestry, and was born Joseph Nawrocki. He died in the Pancras district of London aged 67.[1] He was a co-founder of the Royal Life Saving Society. As a swimmer he won a number of national and European championships. In 1906, at 47, he became the oldest ever Olympic medal winner in swimming as a member of the British 4×250 metre relay team which won the Bronze medal.

William Henry is an International Swimming Hall of Fame inductee.

References

  1. ^ England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: William Henry; Jan-Feb-Mar quarter 1928; Age: 67; District: Pancras; Volume: 1b; Page: 79.

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