About Robert Lindsay
Lived 1890 – 1958 (aged 68). Robert Lindsay was a British athletics competitor.
Career At the 1920 Olympic Games, he reached the quarterfinals in the 400 metres and ran the second leg of the British 4 × 400 metres relay team, which won the gold medal.
The following year, Lindsay became the national 440 yards champion after winning the AAA Championships title at the 1921 AAA Championships beating the Olympic champion Bevil Rudd.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Lindsay?
British sprinter (1890–1958)
When was Robert Lindsay born?
Robert Lindsay was born on 18 April 1890 in London Borough of Wandsworth.
When did Robert Lindsay die?
Robert Lindsay died on 21 October 1958 in Battersea.
What was Robert Lindsay's occupation?
Robert Lindsay was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Robert Lindsay?
Robert Lindsay was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Lindsay (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Lindsay. https://biography.guide/robert-lindsay/
MLA: "Robert Lindsay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-lindsay/.
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