Arthur Downes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Arthur Drummond•Downes |
| Used name | Arthur•Downes |
| Born | 23 February 1883 in Kelvinside, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 12 September 1956 in Helensburgh, Scotland (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Royal Clyde Yacht Club, Hunters Quay (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Dr. Arthur Downes was a member of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club and crewed aboard Thomas Glen-Coats’ entry Hera that won the 12-metre class at the 1908 Olympics. Two weeks before winning his Olympic gold medal, Downes had qualified as a doctor at Glasgow University and after spending five years at Kelvinside he practiced at Helensburgh for more than 40 years. He was the youngest of five sons of a wealthy Glasgow paper manufacturer; his elder brother Henry also crewed aboard Hera.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Sailing | GBR |
Arthur Downes | |||
| 12 metres, Open (Olympic) | Hera | 1 | Gold |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Henry Downes