About Edwin Mills
Lived 1878 – 1946 (aged 68). Edwin Mills was a British athlete.
Edwin Archer Mills (17 May 1878 – 12 November 1946) 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.
He was part of the British team City of London Police, which won two gold medals in 1908 and 1920, and the joint City of London Police-Metropolitan Police "K" Division British team, which won a silver medal in 1912.
He also competed in the heavyweight division of both the Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling competitions at the 1908 Olympic Games.
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Who was Edwin Mills?
British tug of war competitor (1878–1946)
When was Edwin Mills born?
Edwin Mills was born on 17 May 1878 in Warwickshire.
When did Edwin Mills die?
Edwin Mills died on 12 November 1946 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
What was Edwin Mills's occupation?
Edwin Mills was an athlete.
What nationality was Edwin Mills?
Edwin Mills was British.
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