About William Lister
Lived 1882 – 1900. William Lister was a British water polo player.
William Lister (c. 1882 – July 1900) was a British water polo player who is credited with a gold medal in the 1900 Summer Olympics. Lister was a member of the Osborne Swimming Club of Manchester, which fielded the winning team. The International Olympic Committee lists Lister as a gold medalist in the event, but this is incorrect, as he died two weeks before the Games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Lister?
water polo player
When was William Lister born?
William Lister was born in 1882.
When did William Lister die?
William Lister died in 1900.
What was William Lister's occupation?
William Lister was a water polo player.
What nationality was William Lister?
William Lister was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Lister (water polo)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Lister. https://biography.guide/william-lister/
MLA: "William Lister." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-lister/.
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