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William McKie

1884 – 1956

Olympic wrestler

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About William McKie

Lived 1884 – 1956 (aged 71). William McKie was a British amateur wrestler.

William McKie (27 December 1884 – 27 March 1956) was a British wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908, at the 1908 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling featherweight class.

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Also known as
William McKay

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William McKie's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William McKie?

Olympic wrestler

When was William McKie born?

William McKie was born on 27 December 1884.

When did William McKie die?

William McKie died on 27 March 1956 in Bromley.

What was William McKie's occupation?

William McKie was an amateur wrestler.

What nationality was William McKie?

William McKie was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William McKie

· Wikidata: Q3434692

· DBpedia: William McKie (wrestler)

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