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Gold 1904 St. Louis Team competition

Robert George Lane (born January 15, 1882 – died November 20, 1940) was a Canadian soccer player. He is famous for winning a gold medal at the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born in Galt, Ontario, and later passed away in Winnipeg.

Robert Lane's Olympic Journey

Robert Lane was a talented soccer player from Canada. He played as a midfielder, which means he helped both defend and attack for his team. His biggest achievement was competing in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Gold Medal Victory

In 1904, Robert Lane was part of the Galt F.C. team. This team was very strong and competed in the soccer tournament at the St. Louis Olympics. They played incredibly well and managed to win the gold medal!

Playing for Galt F.C.

Robert Lane played in both of the matches for Galt F.C. during the Olympic tournament. His skills as a midfielder were important to the team's success. Winning the gold medal was a huge honor for him and for Canada.

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