Fred Holmes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frederick William "Fred"•Holmes |
| Used name | Fred•Holmes |
| Born | 9 August 1886 in Cosford, England (GBR) |
| Died | 9 November 1944 (aged 58 years 3 months) in Smithfield, England (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Fred Holmes was a member of the City of London Policy team that won the Tug-of-War at the 1920 Olympics. After retiring from the police he settled in Hadleigh, Suffolk, but he died at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Tug-Of-War | GBR |
Fred Holmes | |||
| Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 1 | Gold |