Joseph Sadler

Joseph Henry Sadler
Born
Joseph Henry Sadler

c. 1839
Putney
Diedc. 1889
NationalityBritish
Other namesJoe Sadler
TitleWorld champion sculler
Term1871–1876
PredecessorJames Renforth
SuccessorEdward Trickett

Joseph Henry Sadler (c. 1839 – c. 1889) was a British professional rower who twice won the World Sculling Championship. Before 1876, the English Sculling Championship was considered to be the premier event in professional sculling. In 1876, the English Title gained the World status and earlier winners were retrospectively given the title of World Champion.

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