Percival Kinnear Wise

Percival Kinnear Wise
Olympic medal record
Men's Polo
Bronze 1924 Paris polo

Percival Kinnear Wise (April 17, 1885 - June 7, 1968) was a British Olympic polo player.[1]

Biography

Wise was born on April 17, 1885 in Hong Kong, the son of the Chief Justice. Wise was a Group Captain in the military and served with the Indian Army.[1]

He won the bronze medal in the 1924 Paris Summer Olympic Games alongside teammates Frederick W. Barrett, Frederick Guest, and Dennis Bingham.

He died on June 7, 1968 in Aldeburgh.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Percival Kinnear Wise". Sports Reference. http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/percival-wise-1.html. Retrieved 2011-04-18. "Full name: Percival Kinnear Wise Gender: Male Height: 5'10" (177 cm) Born: April 17, 1885 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Died: June 7, 1968 in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, Great Britain Affiliations: The Hurricanes Country: Great Britain Sport: Polo" 

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