Eric Hussey

Eric Robert James Hussey (24 April 1885 – 19 May 1958) was a British colonial administrator and track and field athlete.

Hussey competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 110 metres hurdles, after finishing second in his heat.

Hussey led the development of colonial educational plans in Sudan and Nigeria, the upgrade of Makerere to become a higher training institution, and the establishment of Yaba College.

Life Hussey was born in 1885 in Blandford Forum, the son of James Hussey and his wife Martha Ellen Hewitt. His father was a theology graduate of Wadham College and a clergyman in Durweston. Hussey attended Repton School between 1899 and 1904, earning recognition for his athletic achievements, including setting a school record in the 120 yards hurdles. He then gained a scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford, where he became one of the nation's top hurdlers and represented Great Britain in the 1908 Olympics. However, financial constraints affected a full implementation of his educational plans. .

Family His son Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley was a journalist who became Chairman of the Board of Governors of the BBC.