Archibald Sharp
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Archibald Tertius•Sharp |
| Used name | Archibald•Sharp |
| Born | 11 November 1889 in Hammersmith, England (GBR) |
| Died | 26 June 1952 in Watford, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Otter Swimming Club, London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
The swimming career of Archibald Sharp was a brief and insignificant one, just like his appearance at the 1908 London Olympics. With no ASA titles or podium finishes to his name, Sharp gained selection for the 400 metres freestyle after three impressive swims in the Olympics trials, and the week after his call up, he won the 440 yards for Otter SC in their annual match against Cambridge University. Once at the Games, Sharp had to wait until the ninth and last heat before his opening round swim, and he then failed to qualify when finishing second by more than 40 seconds to the only other starter, Hungary’s Henrik Hajós.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | GBR |
Archibald Sharp | |||
| 400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 2 h9 r1/3 |
Errata
Name previously given as "Arthur Sharp", however records at St. Paul's School confirm the correct name to be Archibald Tertius Sharp.