About Bernard Rowe
Lived 1904 – 1986 (aged 81). Bernard Rowe was a British amateur wrestler.
Bernard James Rowe (15 May 1904 – 5 March 1986) was a freestyle sport wrestler who competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Biography In 1924 he finished eleventh in the freestyle middleweight tournament. Four years later he finished sixth in the freestyle light heavyweight tournament at the 1928 Olympics. At the 1934 Empire Games, he won the silver medal in the freestyle light heavyweight class.
Rowe was a seven-times winner of the British Wrestling Championships at middleweight in 1929, 1931 and 1932, at light-heavyweight in 1928, 1929 and 1933 and at heavyweight in 1929.
Family His brother, Douglas, played football with Luton Town, Lincoln City and Southampton.
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Who was Bernard Rowe?
British wrestler (1904-1986)
When was Bernard Rowe born?
Bernard Rowe was born on 15 May 1904 in Nottingham.
When did Bernard Rowe die?
Bernard Rowe died on 1 March 1986.
What was Bernard Rowe's occupation?
Bernard Rowe was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Bernard Rowe?
Bernard Rowe was British.
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