Information AboutErnest Henry |
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Ernest Henry ( May 13 1904 – June 3 1998 ) was an Australian Freestyle swimmer of the 1920s, who won a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris . He also competed in the 100m freestyle. He spent the majority of his career in the shadow of Manly Swimming Club mate Boy Charlton . Henry was 18 years of age whe he was chosen for the 1924 Summer Olympics . Competing in the 100m freestyle, he reached the semifinals, where he was eliminated. Henry combined with Frank Beaurepaire , Moss Christie and Charlton to claim the silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay. The United States , lead by Johnny Weissmuller , routed the Australians by almost 7 seconds to set a new world record. REFERENCES |
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