Arthur Anderson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Arthur Emilius David•Anderson |
| Used name | Arthur•Anderson |
| Born | 30 September 1886 in Twickenham, England (GBR) |
| Died | 21 October 1967 in Wrotham, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | L.A.C., London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
A Cambridge blue (1906-08) at 440 y and 880 y, Arthur Anderson was later successful as a sprinter, reaching the final of the AAA 220 y in 1912 and the second of both sprints at the Stockholm Olympics. In World War I he was awarded the DSO and MC while serving with the KOSB. Although over 50, he rejoined the Colours on the outbreak of World War II and remained on the active list until 1942. His brother, Laurie, also competed at the 1912 Olympics.
Personal Bests: 100 – 11.0 (1912); 220y – 22.6 (1912).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Arthur Anderson | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h6 r2/3 | |||||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | AC h1 r2/3 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Laurie Anderson