Tug of war at the 1920 Summer Olympics
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The tug of war
contest at the 1920 Summer Olympics
was held on August 17, 1920 and on August 18, 1920.
(*) NOTE: Only competitors who participated in at least one pull are counted.
Two Italian reserves are known.
Tug of war
Tug of war, also known as tug o' war, tug war, rope war or rope pulling, is a sport that directly pits two teams against each other in a test of strength. The term may also be used as a metaphor to describe a demonstration of brute strength by two opposing groups, such as a rivalry between two...
contest at the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
was held on August 17, 1920 and on August 18, 1920.
Medal summary
| George Canning George Canning (athlete) George Walter Canning was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the British team.-External links:*... Frederick Humphreys Frederick Humphreys (athlete) Frederick Harkness Humphreys was a British tug of war competitor and sport wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... Frederick Holmes Frederick Holmes Frederick William Holmes was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the British team.-External links:*... Edwin Mills Edwin Mills Edwin Archer Mills was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... John Sewell John Sewell (athlete) John Sewell was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he won the silver medal as part of the British team City of London Police.... John James Shepherd John James Shepherd John James Shepherd was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... Harry Stiff Harry Stiff Harold "Harry" Joseph Stiff was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and won the gold medal.-External links:*... Ernest Thorn Ernest Thorn Ernest Arthur Thorn was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the British team.-External links:*... |
Wilhelmus Bekkers Wilhelmus Bekkers Wilhelmus Johannes Bekkers was a Dutch tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Arnhem.... Johannes Hengeveld Johannes Hengeveld Johannes Hendrikus Hengeveld was a Dutch tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Arnhem and died in Arnhem.... Sijtse Jansma Sijtse Jansma Sijtse Jansma was a Dutch tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Leeuwarden and died in Amsterdam.In 1920 he won the silver medal as member of the Dutch tug of war team.... Henk Janssen Henk Janssen Hendrikus Alexander Janssen was a Dutch tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Arnhem and died in Arnhem.... Antonius van Loon Antonius van Loon Antonius van Loon was a Dutch tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Arnhem and died in Arnhem.In 1920 Van Loon won the silver medal as member of the Dutch tug of war team.... Willem van Loon Willem van Loon Willem van Loon was a Dutch tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Arnhem and died in Arnhem.In 1920 Van Loon won the silver medal as member of the Dutch tug of war team.... Marinus van Rekum Marinus van Rekum Marinus Cornelis van Rekum was a Dutch tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Arnhem and died in Arnhem.... Willem van Rekum Willem van Rekum Willem Cornelis van Rekum was a Dutch tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Arnhem and died in Arnhem.... |
Édouard Bourguignon Édouard Bourguignon Édouard Bourguignon was a Belgian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian tug of war team.-External links:*... Alphonse Ducatillon Alphonse Ducatillon Alphonse Ducatillon was a Belgian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian tug of war team.-External links:*... Rémy Maertens Rémy Maertens Raymond "Rémy" Maertens was a Belgian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian tug of war team.-External links:*... Christin Piek Christin Piek Christin Albert Piek was a Belgian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian tug of war team.-External links:*... Henri Pintens Henri Pintens Henri Pintens was a Belgian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian tug of war team.-External links:*... Charles Van den Broeck Charles Van den Broeck Charles Van den Broeck was a Belgian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian tug of war team.-External links:*... François Van Hoorenbeek François Van Hoorenbeek François Van Hoorenbeek was a Belgian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian tug of war team.-External links:*... Gustave Wuyts Gustave Wuyts Gustave Marius Wuyts was a Belgian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian tug of war team.-External links:*... |
Participating nations
A total of 40(*) tug of war competitors from 5 nations competed at the Antwerp Games:(*) NOTE: Only competitors who participated in at least one pull are counted.
Two Italian reserves are known.
Results
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| 4 | Charlton Brosius Charlton Brosius Charlton Lee Brosius was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth with the American team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Stephen Fields Stephen Fields Stephen C. Fields was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth with the American team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Sylvester Granrose Sylvester Granrose Sylvester Granrose was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland and died in Miami, United States.... Lloyd Kelsey Lloyd Kelsey Lloyd Albert Kelsey was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth with the American team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Joseph Kszyczewiski Joseph Kszyczewiski Joseph Kszyczewiski was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth with the American team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... William Penn William Penn (athlete) William Penn was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth with the American team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Joseph Rond Joseph Rond Joseph A. Rond was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth with the American team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Joseph Winston Joseph Winston (athlete) Joseph Winston was an American tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth with the American team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... |
| 5 | Adriano Arnoldo Adriano Arnoldo Adriano Arnoldo was an Italian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth with the Italian team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Silvio Calzolari Silvio Calzolari Silvio Calzolari was an Italian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth with the Italian team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Romolo Carpi Romolo Carpi Romolo Carpi was an Italian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth with the Italian team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:... Giovanni Forno Giovanni Forno Giovanni Roberto Forni was an Italian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth with the Italian team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Rodolfo Rambozzi Rodolfo Rambozzi Rodolfo Rambozzi was an Italian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth with the Italian team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Carlo Schiappapietra Carlo Schiappapietra Carlo Schiappapietra was an Italian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth with the Italian team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Giuseppe Tonani Giuseppe Tonani Giuseppe Tonani was an Italian weightlifter and tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... Amedeo Zotti Amedeo Zotti Amedeo Zotti was an Italian tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth with the Italian team in the Olympic tug of war contest.-External links:*... Cesare Cogliolo Pietro Scasso |