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Backhouse (March 10, 1854 - April 10, 1940) was a British archer who
competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was born in
Darlington, County Durham and died in Sutton St. Nicholas,
Herefordshire. Backhouse entered the double York round event in 1908,
taking 13th place with 516 points. He also shot a round in the manner of
the Continental style event, but as a demonstration rather than in the
actual competition. He scored 260 points, which would have given him a
silver medal if his competition had been official. Backhouse received a
Diploma of Merit for his effort in the Continental style.
