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Ernest Roney

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Ernest Roney
Personal information
Full nameErnest John Roney
NationalityBritish
Born(1900-06-08)8 June 1900[1]
Lambeth, Great Britain
Died23 March 1975(1975-03-23) (aged 74)
Blyth, Great Britain
Sailing career
Class8 Metre
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1924 Le Havre 8 Metre
Updated on 7 February 2015

Ernest John Roney (8 June 1900 – 23 March 1975) was a sailor from Great Britain, who represented his country at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Le Havre, France. Roney took the silver in the 8 Metre. In the 1928 competition he came 7th. He was the brother of Margaret Roney and Esmond Roney.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Levens, R.G.C., ed. (1964). Merton College Register 1900–1964. Oxford: Basil Blackwell. p. 119.
  2. ^ "Ernest Roney". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 November 2021.

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