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Walter Henderson

1880 – 1944

British athlete

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About Walter Henderson

Lived 1880 – 1944 (aged 64). Walter Henderson was a British high jumper, discus thrower, javelin thrower and long jumper.

Walter Edward Bonhote Henderson (21 June 1880 – 2 September 1944) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Biography Henderson born in Leeds but educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Oxford.

He finished second in the high jump event at the British 1900 AAA Championships. He finished third in the high jump at the 1908 AAA Championships.

Henderson represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where he finished eighth in the standing high jump competition. He also participated in the standing long jump event, in the discus throw competition, in the Greek discus throw event, and in the freestyle javelin throw competition but in all these competitions his final ranking is unknown.

Four years later, he finished 32nd in the discus throw competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Henderson died in Chelsea, London.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
High jumper, discus thrower, javelin thrower, long jumper
Nationality
Also known as
Walter Edward Bonhote Henderson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Henderson?

British athlete

When was Walter Henderson born?

Walter Henderson was born on 21 June 1880 in Leeds.

When did Walter Henderson die?

Walter Henderson died on 2 September 1944 in Chelsea.

What was Walter Henderson's occupation?

Walter Henderson was a high jumper, discus thrower, javelin thrower and long jumper.

What nationality was Walter Henderson?

Walter Henderson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Henderson

· Wikidata: Q7965115

· DBpedia: Walter Henderson (athlete)

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