About Robert Bridge
Lived 1883 – 1953 (aged 70). Robert Bridge was a British athletics competitor.
Robert Bridge (16 April 1883 – 17 July 1953) was a British racewalker who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Career Bridge became the National 2 miles walk champion and the National 7 miles walk champion after winning both AAA Championships titles at the 1912 AAA Championships.
Shortly after the 1912 AAA Championships, he competed in the 10 km walk at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.
Bridge retained his 2 miles and 7 miles walk titles at the 1913 AAA Championships and the 1914 AAA Championships. After World War I, Bridge successfully returned to action to win the 2 miles walk at the 1919 AAA Championships and finished third behind Ugo Frigerio in the 2 miles walk event at the 1922 AAA Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Bridge?
British racewalker (1883-1953)
When was Robert Bridge born?
Robert Bridge was born on 16 April 1883 in Chester-le-Street.
When did Robert Bridge die?
Robert Bridge died on 17 July 1953 in Liverpool.
What was Robert Bridge's occupation?
Robert Bridge was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Robert Bridge?
Robert Bridge was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Bridge. https://biography.guide/robert-bridge/
MLA: "Robert Bridge." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-bridge/.
Chicago: "Robert Bridge." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-bridge/.
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