Sidney Schofield
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Sidney Charles Apps•Schofield |
| Used name | Sidney•Schofield |
| Born | 7 February 1883 in Long Melford, England (GBR) |
| Died | 24 March 1956 in Orpington, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Surrey Walking Club, Croydon (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Although he never figured prominently in the AAA Championship races on the track, Sidney Schofield was a member of the Surrey WC team that won the RWA 20 miles team title eight times between 1908 and 1924 and he was individual winner in 1909. In May 1911 he set a British record for the 25-mile walk and was present when the mark was finally broken 44 years later by Don Thompson. After retirement he became a leading official and judge.
Personal Bests: 20 mile Walk – 2-56:48.4 (1909); 25 mile Walk – 3-37:06.8 (1911).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Sidney Schofield | |||
| 10 miles Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 6 h2 r1/2 |