Henry Prime

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameHenry•Prime
Used nameHenry•Prime
Born9 March 1918 in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, England (GBR)
Died29 March 1990 in Waltham Forest, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Educated at Manchester Grammar School, H. Prime played lacrosse for the Old Mancunians after his schooldays. He played centre for the All-England team that drew 5-5 with the USA (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute team) at the 1948 Olympics. Prime was a member of the Lancashire team that beat Cheshire at Cheadle Hulme to win the County Championship in 1949, and in 1951 played for The North in the annual match against The South at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Little else is known about Prime.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Lacrosse GBR Henry Prime
Lacrosse, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) All-England Team =1