Christopher Chavasse
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Christopher Maude•Chavasse |
| Used name | Christopher•Chavasse |
| Born | 9 November 1884 in Oxford, England (GBR) |
| Died | 10 March 1962 in Oxford, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | University of Oxford, Oxford (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
While at Oxford, Christopher Chavasse won his blue (1906-08) and won the 440 y vs. Cambridge in 1907. At the 1908 Olympic Games he and his twin brother Noel were eliminated in the heats of the 400 m. Christopher also played for Oxford vs. Cambridge in lacrosse (1905-07). The son of the Bishop of Liverpool, he was himself a distinguished churchman and served as Bishop of Rochester. He won an MC in World War I while serving as a chaplain.
Personal Best: 440y – 50.6 (1907).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Christopher Chavasse | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 h8 r1/3 |
Olympic family relations
- Twin brother of Noel Chavasse
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Clerics (Bishop of Rochester)