Jack Hatfield, Olympic swimming champion, WW1
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Jack Hatfield, Olympic swimming champion, WW1
Jack Hatfield (John Gatenby " Jack" Hatfield, 1893-1965), British Olympic swimming champion born in Middlesbrough. Pictured here while serving as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery in the First World War. According to the caption, his physique was declared by the Army doctor as " absolutely perfect."
1916
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Jack Hatfield: The Olympic Swimming Champion in Uniform Jack Hatfield, born in Middlesbrough in 1893, was a British Olympic swimming champion who made history in the water before answering the call of duty during World War I. Pictured here, Hatfield is seen in his Royal Garrison Artillery uniform, having been enlisted as a gunner in 1916. At the height of his athletic career, Hatfield's physique was declared 'absolutely perfect' by an Army doctor, a testament to his dedication and discipline in both swimming and military training. This image captures the essence of a remarkable athlete who balanced his passion for sports with the demands of war. As a swimmer, Hatfield had already achieved great success, winning a gold medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. His victory was a source of pride for his hometown and the British swimming community. However, with the outbreak of WWI, Hatfield, like many other able-bodied young men, felt the call to serve his country. His commitment to both sports and military duty showcases the resilience and adaptability of athletes during this era. This evocative portrait of Jack Hatfield in his military uniform offers a glimpse into the life of an Olympic champion who, despite the challenges of war, continued to embody the spirit of determination and excellence that defined his swimming career.
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