Arthur Wiggins
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Arthur Frederick Archibald Wiggins (4 December 1891 – 23 July 1961) was a British
rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Wiggins was born in Bournemouth. He was educated at New College, Oxford
. In 1912 he was a member of the Oxford Boat
in the Boat Race. He was then a crew member of the New College eight
which won the silver medal for Great Britain rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
. Wiggines rowed for Oxford again in the Booat Race in 1914 and 1914.
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
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Wiggins was born in Bournemouth. He was educated at New College, Oxford
New College, Oxford
New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.- Overview :The College's official name, College of St Mary, is the same as that of the older Oriel College; hence, it has been referred to as the "New College of St Mary", and is now almost always...
. In 1912 he was a member of the Oxford Boat
Oxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
in the Boat Race. He was then a crew member of the New College eight
Eight (rowing)
An Eight is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for eight rowers, who propel the boat with sweep oars, and is steered by a coxswain, or cox....
which won the silver medal for Great Britain rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics featured 4 events, for men only. All races were held in Djurgårdsbrunnsviken from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19, 1912.-Medal summary:-Bronze medals:...
. Wiggines rowed for Oxford again in the Booat Race in 1914 and 1914.