We have written before about Orcadian Olympic wrestler Tom Ward. He competed as a wrestler 80 years ago at the 1936 'Hitler Olympics.' Here is an extract from the Orcadian announcing his participation:
(We particularly like the description of Tom as a 'fine, lion hearted fellow' and can only hope that we will ever be described in such terms.)
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| Taken from The Orcadian 16th April 1936 Information taken from Fereday project written by Tom's relation Christy Ward: Orkney Archive reference: D70/12/10 |
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