Arthur Wood
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Arthur Nicholas Lindsay•Wood |
| Used name | Arthur•Wood |
| Born | 29 March 1875 in Chester-le-Street, England (GBR) |
| Died | 1 June 1939 in St. Andrews, Scotland (GBR) |
| Title(s) | 2nd Baronet Wood |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Arthur Wood won his Olympic gold medal in 1908 as a crew member aboard Blair Cochrane’s Hera in the 8-metre class. Wood was educated at Eton and succeeded his father, the first Baronet, in 1920. He served in the Northumberland Artillery and was Sheriff of County Durham in 1933. He died in Scotland while on holiday from his home at Chester-le-Street.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Sailing | GBR |
Arthur Wood | |||
| 8 metres, Open (Olympic) | Cobweb | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (2nd Baronet Wood)