Alfred Read
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Alfred George•Read |
| Used name | Alfred•Read |
| Born | 13 October 1878 in Bethnal Green, England (GBR) |
| Died | 23 April 1958 (aged 79 years 6 months 10 days) in Denham, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | City of London Police A.C., London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
It was believed for many years that Alfred Read was not a member of the 1920 City of London Police gold medal-winning tug-of-war team. Information came to light in 2022, however, which confirmed he was in the team. The son of a Bethnal Green restaurant owner, Read reached the rank of sergeant in the City of London Police. During World War I he was a regimental sergeant major in the 3rd Reserve of the London Regiment.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Tug-Of-War | GBR |
Alfred Read | |||
| Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 1 | Gold |