Sydney Middleton
Australian rugby union footballer (1884-1945) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 61
Sydney Albert 'Syd' Middleton DSO, OBE was an Australian Army officer and national representative rugby union player and rower. He won a gold medal in rugby at the 1908 Summer Olympics and competed in rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
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A typical day, 30 days to 25 June 2026
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Close ties
- Enrique Rodríguez Also at Australia national rugby union team
- John Thornett Also at Australia national rugby union team
- John Roe Also at Australia national rugby union team
Ilivasi Tabua Also at Australia national rugby union team- Richard Harry Also at Australia national rugby union team
Keith Gleeson Also at Australia national rugby union team
Also in Deutsch
Career 1
ClubYears
Australia1909-1910
Media & music
Photos 4
1908 Olympic Final Wallabies v Cornwall.
Detail from 1908 Wallaby squad photo, Middleton (3rd row, three from left) standing behind his captain Moran and coach McMahon.
Middleton (backrow 3rd from right) with the 1912 Aust Olympic VIII, incl reserves & selectors.
The AIF #1 VIII 1919 Henley Peace Regatta : (rear) Disher, Mettam, Hauenstein, Lt. Gen Hobbs, Middleton, Scott, McGill, (front) Robb, Smedley, House.Awards
About this person
Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1945 · aged 61