William Attrill
British sportsman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Dunbar Attrill (March 1868 – 1939) was a British sportsman. He was the first captain of Standard Athletic Club's football team, leading the Parisian club in 1894 to the first French football title.[1] He was also a member of the silver medal-winning French cricket team at the 1900 Summer Olympics, the only time cricket has featured in the Olympics. In the only game against Great Britain, he was dismissed for a duck in both French innings, took two wickets in Great Britain's first innings, and two catches in their second.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | France |
| Born | March 1868 Northwood, Isle of Wight, England |
| Died | 1939 (aged 70–71) Edmonton, London, England |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals |
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| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  France | ||
| Men's Cricket | ||
 | 1900 Paris | Two-day 12-man |
He also competed in bicycle and automobile races.[1]
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