Clyde Purnell
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Clyde Honeysett•Purnell |
| Used name | Clyde•Purnell |
| Born | 14 May 1877 in Ryde, England (GBR) |
| Died | 14 August 1934 (aged 57 years 3 months) in Westenhanger, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Clapton FC, London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
After winning an Olympic gold medal in 1908, Clyde Purnell picked up at FA Amateur Cup winner’s medal the following season when he scored once in Clapton’s 6-0 victory over Eston United. He won four amateur caps but never played in a full international. At the 1908 Olympics, playing at inside-left, Purnell scored four goals in Britain’s first-round victory over Sweden. He lived in Muswell Hill, North London, but died on Folkestone Racecourse.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | GBR |
Clyde Purnell | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 1 | Gold |