About Albert Betts
Lived 1888 – 1924 (aged 36). Albert Betts was a British artistic gymnast.
Albert Edward Betts (8 February 1888 – 20 February 1924) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Birmingham, West Midlands, and was the fifth child and fourth son of John Betts (1854-1912) and Ellen (née Pountney) (1855-1944).
He was part of the British team, which won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team, European system event in 1912. As a member of the British team in 1920 he finished fifth in the team, European system competition.
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Who was Albert Betts?
gymnast (1888-1924)
When was Albert Betts born?
Albert Betts was born on 8 February 1888 in Birmingham.
When did Albert Betts die?
Albert Betts died on 20 February 1924 in Birmingham.
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Albert Betts was an artistic gymnast.
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Albert Betts was British.
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