Albert Patrick (wrestler)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Born | c.1950[1] Cupar, Scotland |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Medal record | |
Albert Patrick (born c.1950) is a former freestyle wrestler from Scotland who competed at three Commonwealth Games, winning medals at all three editions and was the flag bearer for Scotland at the 1986 Games.
Biography
Patrick, born in Cupar,[2] represented the Scottish team[3] at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada,[4] where he competed in the super-heavyweight category[5] and won a silver medal.[6]
He represented the Scottish team again[7] at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia, where he competed in the super-heavyweight class, winning a bronze medal.[6] and then represented the Scottish team for a third time[8] at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he competed in the super-heavyweight category,[9] winning a silver medal.[6]
Patrick was a four-times winner of the British Wrestling Championships at super-heavyweight in 1981, 1984, 1985 and 1988.[10]
He was a chief inspector with the Metropolitan Police by profession and was the first wrestler to carry the flag for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Cupar Man Is Standard Bearer". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 23 July 1986. p. 22. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Albert takes Cowal trophy". Fife Herald. 4 September 1987. p. 17. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Burgess leaves it very late". The Scotsman. 12 June 1978. p. 18. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Badminton Notes". Motherwell Times. 14 July 1978. p. 23. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scotland Edmonton 1978". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "Commonwealth Games Medallists - Wrestling". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Scots pick 100 for Australia". Belfast Telegraph. 16 August 1982. p. 16. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Wells picked for Games team". Dundee Courier. 24 June 1986. p. 12. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scotland Edinburgh 1986". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "List of British Senior Champions from 1904 to 2001" (PDF). British Wrestling. Retrieved 12 February 2026.