James Cantion

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames•Cantion
Used nameJames•Cantion
AffiliationsLondon Irish, London (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

James Cantion was one of 11 players seconded onto the Moseley Wanderers team for the 1900 Olympic tournament. A halfback, he played alongside team captain Henry Birtles. Cantion, of London Irish, was one of two “Anglos” in the team, M L Logan of London Scottish being the other.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Rugby (Rugby) GBR James Cantion
Rugby, Men (Olympic) Moseley Wanderers =2 Silver