William Twaits

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam•Twaits
Used nameWilliam•Twaits
Born20 August 1878 in Galt, Cambridge, Ontario (CAN)
Died13 April 1941 in Sarnia, Ontario (CAN)
AffiliationsGalt FC, Cambridge (CAN)
NOC Canada
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Bill Twaits was better known for his ice hockey skills and was offered several professional contracts in both the United States and Canada, but chose stay in Galt and play for them in the Western Ontario Hockey League. He later settled in Sarnia, Ontario and was director and secretary of Mueller Limited, one of Sarnia’s largest industries.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Football (Football) CAN William Twaits
Football, Men (Olympic) Galt Football Club 1 Gold