Background
He was born in Young, New South Wales and died in Manly, New South Wales.
long-distance runner sprinter athletics competitor
He was born in Young, New South Wales and died in Manly, New South Wales.
Rowley and Tewksbury would meet one final time, in the 200 metres race held on 22 July. Subsequently, Rowley was persuaded by his English athlete friends to participate on the British team which faced the French team in the 5000 metre team race. The participation was in order, as Australia was still a part of the British Empire and as well as mixed teams were allowed in 1896, 1900 and 1904.
Thus, the sprinter Rowley, without any experience in longer races, was drafted to fill the quota.
Following the first lap Rowley began walking and trailed behind everyone. After the ninth runner crossed the finishing line, Rowley was the only athlete still going and therefore would receive tenth place were he to finish.
The race officials decided that it would be pointless for him to walk the final 1,500 metres and awarded him tenth place at the end of his seventh lap. He attended Sydney Boys High School from 1890.