Irven Robertshaw
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Irven•Robertshaw |
| Used name | Irven•Robertshaw |
| Born | 26 November 1883 in Thornton, England (GBR) |
| Died | 1970 in Yorkshire (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Brighouse Church Gymnasium, Brighouse (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Irven Robertshaw was born in Thornton, West Yorkshire where he also spent his early years. Along with his brother Fred, he was a member of the Brighouse Church Gymnasium and active in various gymnastics events throughout the 1900s. He was chosen as a member of the British gymnastics delegation for the 1908 London Olympics as a participant in the team event, placing eighth with 196 points. A stonemason by profession, Robertshaw continued to reside in West Yorkshire until his death in 1970.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | GBR |
Irven Robertshaw | |||
| Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 8 |
Errata
Previously listed as "J. Robertson", but the 1908 Official Games Report and newspaper clippings confirm that his name was Irven Robertshaw.