Daniel Lowey
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Daniel McDonald•Lowey |
| Used name | Daniel•Lowey |
| Born | 28 October 1878 in Maughold , Isle of Man (IOM) |
| Died | 7 April 1951 in Liverpool, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 94 kg |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
The son of an Isle of Man farmer, Daniel Lowey moved to England in the early part of the 20th century and joined the Liverpool City Police force. He pulled for them at the 1908 Olympics and was involved in the controversial match against the Americans who unsuccessfully objected to the Liverpool team’s footwear. Lowey and his teammates, representing the Great Britain second team, went on to win the silver medal.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Tug-Of-War | GBR |
Daniel Lowey | |||
| Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) | Liverpool Police Team | 2 | Silver |