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John Symes
Full name: John Symes
Gender: Male
Born: January 11, 1879 in Crediton, Devon, Great Britain
Died: September 23, 1944 in Sandford, Devon, Great Britain
Affiliations: Devon & Somerset Wanderers, Castle Cary (GBR) / Crediton Cricket Club, Crediton (GBR)
Country: 
Great Britain
Sport: Cricket
Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)
Biography
John Symes opened the batting in both innings in Paris and scored the modest total of 16 runs. However, he had the foresight to bring home a scorecard of the match, completed in his own handwriting, and this valuable historical document is the only detailed record of the unique Olympic cricket match. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer | 21 | Paris | Cricket | Men's Cricket | Devon and Somerset Wanderers | GBR | 1 | Gold |
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