About Harry Stiff
Lived 1881 – 1939 (aged 57). Harry Stiff was a British athlete.
Harold "Harry" Joseph Stiff (23 October 1881 – 17 April 1939) was an English tug of war competitor who debuted at the age of 38 in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and won the gold medal representing Great Britain, as part of the City of London Police. He later became a landowner of the Horse and Groom Public House, Cornish Hall End, close to Finchingfield, Essex.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Stiff?
British tug of war competitor (1881–1939)
When was Harry Stiff born?
Harry Stiff was born on 23 October 1881 in Sudbury.
When did Harry Stiff die?
Harry Stiff died on 17 April 1939 in East of England.
What was Harry Stiff's occupation?
Harry Stiff was an athlete.
What nationality was Harry Stiff?
Harry Stiff was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Stiff. https://biography.guide/harry-stiff/
MLA: "Harry Stiff." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-stiff/.
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