Henry Wells
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Henry Bensley•Wells |
| Used name | Henry•Wells |
| Born | 12 January 1891 in Kensington, England (GBR) |
| Died | 4 July 1967 in Newton Abbot, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
After coxing the Oxford boat in from 1911 to 1914, Henry Wells was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 1914. Shortly afterwards, on the outbreak of war, he joined the 6th London Brigade and was awarded the MBE in 1919. Wells, who was educated at Winchester and Magdalen College, Oxford, was appointed a County Court Judge in 1934 and retired in 1958.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Rowing | GBR |
Henry Wells | |||
| Eights, Men (Olympic) | Leander Club | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Competed in the Boat Race (1911 Oxford (won), 1912 Oxford (won), 1913 Oxford (won), 1914 Oxford (lost))