Herbert Nicol
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Herbert Saint John•Nicol |
| Used name | Herbert•Nicol |
| Born | 12 April 1873 in Birmingham, England (GBR) |
| Died | 10 February 1950 in North Vancouver, British Columbia (CAN) |
| Affiliations | Old Edwardians, Birmingham (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
The son of a Scottish-born bank clerk, Herbert Nicol was the youngest of five children. He went on to become a bank clerk and a good rugby player. He was a three-quarter with the Old Edwardians, while his brother William Percy played at full-back for both the Edwardians and the Midlands Counties. The captain of his club side in the 1899-1900 season, Herbert went on to play for the Moseley Wanderers at the 1900 Paris Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Rugby (Rugby) | GBR |
Herbert Nicol | |||
| Rugby, Men (Olympic) | Moseley Wanderers | =2 | Silver |