Edwin Myers (pole vaulter)
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American pole vaulter (1896–1978)
For the cricketer and footballer, see Edwin Myers (sportsman).
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
| Representing the United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze medal – third place | 1920 Antwerp | Pole vault |
Edwin Earle Myers (December 18, 1896 – August 31, 1978) was an American athlete who competed in the men's pole vault. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and won bronze, behind Danish pole vaulter Henry Petersen who won silver. He attended Dartmouth College. He was born in Hinsdale, Illinois and died in Evanston, Illinois.[1]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Edwin Myers". Olympedia. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
External links
[edit ]- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ed Myers". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020年04月17日.
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