PC GER Richard Arnst AUS professional world champion

 

 

Richard Arnst (1883 - 1953) was a professional sculler

from New Zealand (not Australia as indicated in the

description). He won the professional World Championship

six times (1908, 1909, twice 1910, 1911 and 1921).

The photo refers to the year 1912 when he lost his title

in a race against Ernest Barry (GBR) on the Thames

(Putney to Mortlake).

 

 

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