About John Sewell
Lived 1882 – 1947 (aged 65). John Sewell was a British athlete.
John Sewell (23 April 1882, Half Morton, Dumfriesshire – 18 July 1947) was a Scottish tug of war competitor who competed for Great Britain and Ireland in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
In 1912, he won the silver medal as part of the joint Metropolitan Police and City of London Police team. Eight years later, he won the gold medal as part of the Great Britain team, this time wholly composed of City officers.
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Who was John Sewell?
Scottish tug of war competitor
When was John Sewell born?
John Sewell was born on 23 April 1882 in Dumfries and Galloway.
When did John Sewell die?
John Sewell died on 18 July 1947 in Cambridge.
What was John Sewell's occupation?
John Sewell was an athlete.
What nationality was John Sewell?
John Sewell was British.
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· DBpedia: John Sewell (athlete)
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