About Terry Evans
Lived 1911 – 1999 (aged 87). Terry Evans was a Canadian amateur wrestler.
Terrence Jesse Evans (October 4, 1911 – May 4, 1999) was a Canadian freestyle sport wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Ashton upon Mersey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
In 1936 he competed in the freestyle middleweight tournament.
At the 1934 Empire Games he won the gold medal in the freestyle middleweight class. Four years later he won again the gold medal in the freestyle middleweight competition at the 1938 Empire Games. He later moved to North Bay, Ontario where he founded the North Bay Canoe Club in 1968, along with his wife Jean. He died there in 1999.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Terry Evans?
Canadian wrestler (1911-1999)
When was Terry Evans born?
Terry Evans was born on 4 October 1911 in Ashton upon Mersey.
When did Terry Evans die?
Terry Evans died on 4 May 1999 in North Bay, Ontario.
What was Terry Evans's occupation?
Terry Evans was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Terry Evans?
Terry Evans was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Terry Evans (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Terry Evans. https://biography.guide/terry-evans-amateur-wrestler/
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