William Hirons
British tug of war competitor
About William Hirons
Lived 1871 – 1958 (aged 86). William Hirons was a British tug of war competitor.
The 1908 City of London Police team that won the gold medal in 1908. (Back row - left to right): Frederick Merriman, John James Shepherd, Edwin Mills, Albert Ireton, Frederick Goodfellow, Frederick Humphreys(Front row - left to right): Edward Barrett, H. Duke (Captain), William Hirons
William Hirons (15 June 1871 – 5 January 1958) was a British tug of war competitor who competed as part of the City of London Police team, in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was part of the British team that won the gold medal in the tug of war competition.
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Who was William Hirons?
British tug of war competitor (1871–1958)
When was William Hirons born?
William Hirons was born on 15 June 1871 in Wolston.
When did William Hirons die?
William Hirons died on 5 January 1958 in Nottingham.
What was William Hirons's occupation?
William Hirons was a tug of war competitor.
What nationality was William Hirons?
William Hirons was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hirons. https://biography.guide/william-hirons/
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