Joe Nelson (wrestler)

Joe Nelson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Sport
SportWrestling
Event
Featherweight
ClubBolton United Harriers & AC
Medal record
Men's Freestyle wrestling
Representing England
British Empire Games
1934 London Featherweight

Joe Nelson was an English freestyle sport wrestler.[1]

Wrestling career

Nelson was a member of the Bolton United Harriers & AC.[2]

He represented England at the 1934 British Empire Games[3] in London, where he competed in the featherweight division[4] and won a silver medal.[5][6]

He represented Lancashire[7] and turned professional in the mid-thirties.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Johnny Nelson". Wrestling Heritage. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Wrestling Champions". Leeds Mercury. 1 January 1934. Retrieved 6 September 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "London 1934 Team". Team England. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  4. ^ "England London 1934". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth Games Medallists". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Wrestling". The Scotsman. 10 August 1934. Retrieved 23 August 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ "LANCASHIRE v SOUTHERN COUNTIES, 9 July 1934". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 1934.
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