Henry Leaf

Olympic athlete

1862 – 1931

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Who was Henry Leaf?

Henry Meredith Leaf was a British rackets player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

He won the silver medal in the men's singles event. In the men's doubles competition he won the bronze medal together with Evan Noel.

Prior to taking part in The Olympics, Leaf made two appearances in first-class cricket, playing for the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1884 and GJV Weigall's XI in 1904.

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Born
Oct 18, 1862
Also known as
  • Henry Meredith Leaf
Died
Apr 23, 1931

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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