William Webb (rower)

William Webb
William Webb rowing on the Whanganui River in 1907 (Photo by Frank J. Denton)
Born1880 (1880)
Lyttelton, New Zealand
Died1960 (aged 79–80)
Other namesBill or Billy Webb
TitleWorld champion sculler
Term1907–1908
PredecessorGeorge Towns (rower)
SuccessorRichard Arnst
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William Charles Webb (21 January 1880 – 2 October 1960) was the first New Zealander to hold the professional World Sculling Championship title. He was also known as Bill or Billy Webb.

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