Thomas William Burgess

English swimmer and water polo player

Thomas William Burgess - English swimmer and water polo player
Born

June 15th, 1872
152 years ago

Died

July 2nd, 1950
74 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Born in 1872, this individual excelled in swimming and water polo. Competed in swimming events at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, achieving success in the water polo tournament. Contributed to the establishment of water polo as a recognized competitive sport in England.

Competed in swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics

Participated in the water polo tournament at the 1900 Olympics

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