Bill Peacock

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameWilliam "Bill"•Peacock
Used nameBill•Peacock
Born6 December 1891 in Poplar, England (GBR)
Died14 December 1948 in Sawtry, England (GBR)
AffiliationsPaisley Swimming Club, Paisley (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

In addition to winning a gold medal in 1920, Bill Peacock of Paisley SC was a reserve on the Olympic water polo team in 1912 and 1924. In the 1920 Olympic final he scored Britain’s first goal in their 3-2 win over Belgium. He also was a non-playing reserve in 1912 and 1924. Nationally, Peacock won five consecutive Scottish Championships from 1910-14. He played a total of 11 games for Scotland.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GBR Bill Peacock
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 1 Gold
1924 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) GBR Bill Peacock
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Great Britain DNS