William Lloyd Phillips
William Lloyd Phillips (8 September 1881 – 22 April 1966) was a Welsh gymnast. He competed in the men's team all-around event at the 1900 Summer Olympics.[1] He was the first Welshman to compete at the Olympics,[2] and until July 2021, only his surname was known.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Born | 8 September 1881 Newport, Wales |
| Died | 22 April 1966 (aged 84) St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Gymnastics |
References
- "William Lloyd Phillips". Olympedia. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- "Historians Discover Two More Welsh Olympians . . . Including William Lloyd Phillips, Who Was The First!". Dai Sport. July 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- "Amazing find sees gymnast Lloyd Phillips become Wales' first Olympian". The National. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
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