About William Davies
Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 88). William Davies was an Australian amateur wrestler.
William Davies (27 August 1931 – 14 August 2020) was an Australian wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle middleweight at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
He was born and raised in Collingwood, Victoria. He started competing in wrestling as an after school sport at the age of 15 years at police boys clubs, including the Glebe Police Boys Club. He joined the Royal Australian Navy at the age of 21, remaining with the Navy until he retired.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Davies?
Australian wrestler
When was William Davies born?
William Davies was born on 27 August 1931.
When did William Davies die?
William Davies died on 14 August 2020.
What was William Davies's occupation?
William Davies was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was William Davies?
William Davies was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Davies (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Davies. https://biography.guide/william-davies-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "William Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-davies-amateur-wrestler/.
Chicago: "William Davies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-davies-amateur-wrestler/.
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