About Joseph Dowler
Lived 1879 – 1931 (aged 52). Joseph Dowler was a British athlete.
The 1912 silver medallist team from Great Britain (left to right; back row – Joseph Dowler*, Alexander Munro *, Edwin Mills, John James Shepherd, H. Stiff, Frederick Humphreys; front row – Walter Tammas *, Walter Chaffe *, Thomas Peel *, Matthias Hynes *, John Sewell; = Metropolitan Police, all others City of London Police)
Joseph Dowler (1 February 1879 – 13 February 1931) was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1908, he won the bronze medal as a member of the British team Metropolitan Police "K" Division. Four years later, he won the silver medal as a member of the joint City of London Police-Metropolitan Police "K" Division British team.
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Who was Joseph Dowler?
British tug of war competitor (1879–1931)
When was Joseph Dowler born?
Joseph Dowler was born on 1 February 1879 in Rushden.
When did Joseph Dowler die?
Joseph Dowler died on 13 February 1931.
What was Joseph Dowler's occupation?
Joseph Dowler was an athlete.
What nationality was Joseph Dowler?
Joseph Dowler was British.
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