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Born | Manchester, England, U.K. | 6 November 1886|||||||||||||||||
Died | 24 September 1949 Woolwich, England, U.K. | (aged 62)|||||||||||||||||
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Country | United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||
Sport | Long-distance running | |||||||||||||||||
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Edward Owen (6 November 1886 – 24 September 1949) was a British athlete, who competed mainly in long-distance races.[1]
Owen competed for Great Britain in the 1908 Summer Olympics, held in London, Great Britain, in the 5 miles, where he won the silver medal. In the 1912 Summer Olympics he was able to win the bronze medal in the 3000 m team event. Born in Manchester, he ran for Salford Harriers and Manchester Athletic Club during his career. He twice won at the AAA Championships (1909 and 1912). He served with the Irish Guards regiment during World War I. After working at Belle Vue Stadium, he went to manage Crayford & Bexleyheath Stadium (another greyhound track) in Bexley. He died in Woolwich.
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Women's DMR - 2021 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship
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Men's 3000m Steeplechase - 2021 NCAA track and field championship
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References
- ^ "Eddie Owen". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 March 2021.