Career
He was the first man to run a sub four minute 1,500 metres, with a time of 3:59.8 in May 1908. He was also part of Britain"s five-man gold medal-winning team in the three-mile race. He was Britain"s fourth man home in fifth place overall.
His team-mates were Archie Robertson, Norman Hallows, Joe Deakin and William Coales.
The following year, Wilson was in Queens, New York, competing alongside Sheppard. He spent the 1909 season in the United States., and was considered one of the best mile runners.
The same year he turned professional and raced in Australia and South Africa. He was killed in action in France during the First World War.