Ernest Blount
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ernest John•Blount |
| Used name | Ernest•Blount |
| Born | 3 December 1885 in Paddington, England (GBR) |
| Died | 23 April 1966 in Watford, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | London Amateur Wrestling Society, London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Ernest Blount of the London Amateur Wrestling Society was one of five members of his club to participate in the lightweight class of Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1908 Olympics in London. Receiving a bye in the first round, he lost his sole match in a fall in the second round to eventual bronze medal runner-up Gunnar Persson of Sweden. Like his father, Blount was a house builder by profession and a longtime resident of Willesden, London.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | GBR |
Ernest Blount | |||
| Lightweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | =9 |
Errata
Name previously listed as "Edward Blount"; this is incorrect as per his entry form.