Wallace Bryant (archer) facts for kids
Wallace Bryant (left) with George Phillip Bryant.
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Wallace Bryant (born December 19, 1863, died May 2, 1953) was an American archer. He was also a talented artist who painted portraits. Wallace competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. There, he won a bronze medal with his team. He also placed fourth in the Double York round and eighth in the Double American round.
Who Was Wallace Bryant?
Wallace Bryant was born in Melrose, Massachusetts. His parents were Dexter and Dorcas Bryant. He was the second of seven children in his family.
Wallace's Education and Art
Wallace loved art from a young age. He went to the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He graduated from there in 1884. He also studied art in Paris, France, at a famous school called the Académie Julian. He learned from many great artists there.
Wallace married Nanna Matthews, who was also an artist. They likely met while studying art. They had art studios next to each other in Boston. Later, Wallace married Marjorie Millard Rice. They had two children, Edward and Richard.
Wallace and His Brother George
Wallace Bryant had a younger brother named George Bryant. George was also a very good archer. Both brothers were part of the Boston Archery Club team. This team won the bronze medal at the 1904 Olympics.
Before the Olympics, Wallace was known as a better archer than George. Wallace had even won a national championship in 1903. He was also the first president of the Boston Archery Club, which started in 1904. However, at the Olympics, George won both individual archery events. George also went on to win four more national titles after the Olympics.
