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Henry Downes

Full name: John Henry Downes
Gender: Male
Born: October 18, 1870 in Glasgow, Glasgow City, Great Britain
Died: January 1, 1943 in Hunters Quay, Argyll and Bute, Great Britain
Country: GBR Great Britain
Sport: Sailing

Related Olympians: Brother of Arthur Downes.

Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)

Biography

Henry Downes was the mate and his younger brother Arthur Downes a crew member aboard Hera that won the 12-metre class at the 1908 Olympics. Henry was an electrical engineer and a member of the leading Scottish clubs including the Royal Clyde Yacht Club and the Royal Western Yacht Club.

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1908 Summer 37 London Sailing Mixed 12 metres Hera-1 GBR 1 Gold

Mixed 12 metres

Event History
Games Age City Sport Team NOC Phase Unit Date W PTS T
1908 Summer 37 London Sailing Hera-1 GBR Final Standings 1908-08-11 2 6
1908 Summer 37 London Sailing Hera-1 GBR Race One 1908-08-11 3-19:41
1908 Summer 37 London Sailing Hera-1 GBR Race Two 1908-08-12 4-47:40