James Cantion
British distance runner and rugby player
About James Cantion
Born 1900. James Cantion was a British rugby union player and athletics competitor.
James Cantion was a London Irish rugby union player.
Olympics In 1900 he was a member of the Moseley Wanderers RFC who represented Great Britain & Ireland in the 1900 Olympic Games.
Britain was one of three teams to compete in the first Olympic rugby games. Britain lost its only game, against France. The game against Germany was cancelled due to travel plans.
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Who was James Cantion?
British distance runner and rugby player
When was James Cantion born?
James Cantion was born in 1900.
What was James Cantion's occupation?
James Cantion was a rugby union player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was James Cantion?
James Cantion was British.
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