About John Slim
Lived 1885 – 1966 (aged 80–81). John Slim was a British amateur wrestler.
John Percival Slim (9 January 1885 – 14 March 1966) was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the silver medal in the freestyle wrestling featherweight class.
Slim was a two-times winner of the British Wrestling Championships in 1905 and 1907.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Slim?
Olympic wrestler (1885–1966)
When was John Slim born?
John Slim was born in 1885 in Wednesbury.
When did John Slim die?
John Slim died on 14 March 1966 in Wandsworth.
What was John Slim's occupation?
John Slim was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was John Slim?
John Slim was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Slim (wrestler)
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