Bruce Logan (rower)
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Hubert Bruce Logan was a British
rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
.
and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the Stewards' Challenge Cup
at Henley Royal Regatta
. Also in the 1911 regatta, Logan and Charles Rought
dead heated in a heat of Silver Goblets against the eventual winners Julius Beresford
and Arthur Cloutte
to set a course record which lasted until 1934. A year later in 1912 Rought and Logan won Silver Goblets. He was the strokeman
of the Thames Rowing Club coxed four
which won the silver medal for Great Britain rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
.
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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Life
Logan was born at Chesterton, Cambridge, the son of John Maxwell Samuel Logan and his wife Alice Mary Bullard. He became a member of Thames Rowing ClubThames Rowing Club
Thames Rowing Club is a rowing club situated on the River Thames in Putney, London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1860.-Club colours:Red, white and black in stripes, the white stripe lying between the red and black and being of half their width....
and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the Stewards' Challenge Cup
Stewards' Challenge Cup
The Stewards' Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless fours at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two or more clubs may combine to make an entry....
at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
. Also in the 1911 regatta, Logan and Charles Rought
Charles Rought
Charles Gardner Rought was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Rought was born in Surbiton. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the Stewards' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta...
dead heated in a heat of Silver Goblets against the eventual winners Julius Beresford
Julius Beresford
Julius Beresford , also known as Berry or The Old Berry, was a British rower and coach who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:...
and Arthur Cloutte
Arthur Cloutte
Arthur Hamilton Cloutte was an English rower who won the Wingfield Sculls, the amateur single sculling championship of the River Thames, in 1902...
to set a course record which lasted until 1934. A year later in 1912 Rought and Logan won Silver Goblets. He was the strokeman
Stroke (rowing)
Stroke is a term which has multiple meanings within the sport of rowing. It is used to refer to the action of propelling the boat with oars, to a rower seated in a particular position and to one side of the boat.-Stroke action:...
of the Thames Rowing Club coxed four
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a 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:...
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Henley Royal Regatta
- 1909 - Stewards' Challenge CupStewards' Challenge CupThe Stewards' Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless fours at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two or more clubs may combine to make an entry....
- 1911 - Stewards' Challenge Cup
- 1912 - Silver Goblets & Nickalls' Challenge CupSilver Goblets & Nickalls' Challenge CupThe Silver Goblets & Nickalls' Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless pairs at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two clubs may combine to make an entry.-History:The Silver Goblets...
(with Charles RoughtCharles RoughtCharles Gardner Rought was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Rought was born in Surbiton. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the Stewards' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta...
) - 1919 Victory Regatta - Fawley Cup