Arthur Cumming

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameArthur Warren Jack•Cumming
Used nameArthur•Cumming
Born8 May 1889 in Marylebone, England (GBR)
Died9 May 1914 in Hammersmith, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Arthur Cumming was still a teenager when he competed at the Olympics and is believed to be the youngest skater at those Games. Cumming was British champion in both 1912 and 1914 and skated to fifth place in the 1912 World Championships. He also competed in the pairs event in 1912 finishing in 7th place, a feat he repeated in 1913 both times partnering Mrs. Cadogan. Cumming was involved in a motorcycle accident in May 1914 after which he contracted Tetanus and died. His Olympic medal was sold at an auction in 2008 for £3500.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) GBR Arthur Cumming
Special Figures, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Special Notes