Charles Rought
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Charles Gardner Rought was a British
rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
.
. 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
. Also in the 1911 regatta, Rought and Bruce Logan
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. Rought was a member of the Thames Rowing Club coxed four
which won the silver medal for Great Britain rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
.
Rought saw service in the First World War in the Royal West Surrey Regiment but spent much of the conflict as a Prisoner of War. Rought died in the Lambeth district aged 34. The cause of death was a bad oyster. Since Rought was awaiting demobilisation at the time, he technically died on active service.
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
Rought was born in SurbitonSurbiton
Surbiton, a suburban area of London in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, is situated next to the River Thames, with a mixture of Art-Deco courts, more recent residential blocks and grand, spacious 19th century townhouses blending into a sea of semi-detached 20th century housing estates...
. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club
Thames 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, Rought and Bruce Logan
Bruce Logan (rower)
Hubert Bruce Logan was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-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 Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the...
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. Rought was a member 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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Rought saw service in the First World War in the Royal West Surrey Regiment but spent much of the conflict as a Prisoner of War. Rought died in the Lambeth district aged 34. The cause of death was a bad oyster. Since Rought was awaiting demobilisation at the time, he technically died on active service.
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 Bruce LoganBruce Logan (rower)Hubert Bruce Logan was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-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 Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the...
) - 1919 Victory Regatta - Fawley Cup