Norman Coe

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events) • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameNorman Richard•Coe
Used nameNorman•Coe
Born23 July 1905 in Salford, England (GBR)
Died17 January 1959 in Stretford, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

During his time at William Hulme’s Grammar School in Manchester, Norman Coe developed his lacrosse skills. After joining the Old Hulmeians, he went on to gain representative honours for Lancashire, and was also a regular member in The North side in the annual fixture against The South throughout the 1930s, and again after World War II. He also had the honour of being vice-captain of The North against the touring USA side at Headingley, Leeds, in 1937. At the 1948 Olympics, Coe was one of the All-England reserves.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Lacrosse GBR Norman Coe
Lacrosse, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) All-England Team DNS