Eric Hussey
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eric Robert James•Hussey |
| Used name | Eric•Hussey |
| Born | 24 April 1885 in Blandford, England (GBR) |
| Died | 19 May 1958 in Cuckfield, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | University of Oxford, Oxford (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Eric Hussey was awarded the Oxford blue (1905-08) and won the 120y hurdles vs. Cambridge in 1906. At the AAA Championships he finished third in the hurdles in 1906. He also played soccer (football) for his University on a number of occasions but did not win a blue. He entered the Sudan Civil Service in 1908 as a tutor at Gordon College, Khartoum, and over the next 30 years held a number of educational appointments in various parts of Africa. He was awarded the CMG in 1933.
Personal Best: 120yH – 15.7e (1907).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Eric Hussey | |||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 2 h1 r2/3 |