Ernest Thorn
British tug of war competitor
About Ernest Thorn
Lived 1887 – 1968 (aged 81). Ernest Thorn was a British tug of war competitor.
Ernest Arthur Thorne (7 June 1887 – 18 November 1968) was an English tug of war competitor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics representing Great Britain. In 1920, he won the gold medal as a member of the British team, which was wholly composed of City of London Police officers.
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Who was Ernest Thorn?
British tug of war competitor (1887–1968)
When was Ernest Thorn born?
Ernest Thorn was born on 7 June 1887 in Wandsworth.
When did Ernest Thorn die?
Ernest Thorn died on 18 November 1968 in Taplow.
What was Ernest Thorn's occupation?
Ernest Thorn was a tug of war competitor.
What nationality was Ernest Thorn?
Ernest Thorn was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernest Thorn. https://biography.guide/ernest-thorn/
MLA: "Ernest Thorn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernest-thorn/.
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