Albert Ireton (15 May 1879 in

Baldock Baldock ( ) is a historic market town in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The River Ivel rises from springs in the town. It lies north of London and north northwest of the county town of Hertford. Nearby towns inc ...

– 4 January 1947) was a British

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competitor and

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who competed in the

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. In 1908, he was part of the British team ''

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,'' which won a gold medal in the tug of war competition. He also participated in the heavyweight boxing event but was eliminated in the first round.

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