Eddie Owen (runner)

Edward Owen (6 November 1886 – 24 September 1949) was a British athlete, who competed mainly in long-distance races.

Eddie Owen

Personal information
Born	(1886-11-06)6 November 1886 Manchester, England, U.K.
Died	24 September 1949(1949-09-24) (aged 62) Woolwich, England, U.K.
Sport
Country	United Kingdom
Sport	Long-distance running
Medal record Men’s athletics Representing  Great Britain Olympic Games 1908 London 5 miles 1912 Stockholm 3000 m team race

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.

References

• Profile at Sports-Reference.com