John Field-Richards
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John Charles Field-Richards (May 10, 1878 – April 18, 1959) was a British
motorboat racer
who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
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As crew member of the Gyrinus he won two gold medals in the only motorboat competitions at the Olympics.
United Kingdom
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motorboat racer
Motorboat racing
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who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
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As crew member of the Gyrinus he won two gold medals in the only motorboat competitions at the Olympics.