Douglas Godfree
Fencer, modern pentathlete (1881–1929)
- Born
- 16 October 1881, Bedford Park
- Died
- 5 August 1929
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer, pentathlete
Douglas William Godfree (16 October 1881 – 5 August 1929) was a British Army officer who competed in fencing and modern pentathlon at the Olympic Games as well as playing a number of other sports. He was a "talented" sportsman who has been described as "nationally renowned" as a competitor at two Olympic Games. He served in the military until his death and was decorated during World War I.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | 1908 | |
| 1912 Summer Olympics | 1912 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q5301526 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.