Arthur Norris

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Arthur Norris
Full nameArthur J.B. Norris
Country (sports)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Retired1909
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Wimbledon 3R (1903)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon QF (1898, 1901, 1903)
Medal record
Men's tennis
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1900 Paris Singles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1900 Paris Doubles

Arthur J.B. Norris was a tennis player from Great Britain. [1] At the 1900 Summer Olympics he won two Bronze medals, one in singles and one in doubles. [2]

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References

  1. "Arthur Norris". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Arthur Norris Biography and Statistics". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.