Robert Lindsay-Watson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Hamilton•Lindsay-Watson |
| Used name | Robert•Lindsay-Watson |
| Born | 4 October 1886 in Hawick, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 26 January 1956 in Hawick, Scotland (GBR) |
| Affiliations | University of Cambridge, Cambridge (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Robert Lindsay-Watson represented Cambridge vs. Oxford in the hammer (1907-09) and in 1908 placed third at the AAA Championships. Although he failed to win a blue at rugby football he was capped as a winger by Scotland in 1909 and contributed a try in the 9-3 defeat of Ireland. He also represented Cambridge at billiards in 1908. On leaving Cambridge, he joined the family tweed manufacturing business.
Personal Bests: HT – 45.36 (148-10) (1909).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Robert Lindsay-Watson | |||
| Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) |