Harry Edward
British runner
Died when: 75 years 84 days (902 months)Star Sign: Aries
Harry Francis Vincent Edward (15 April 1898 – 8 July 1973) was a British runner.He competed in the 100 and 200 m 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp and won bronze medals in both events, becoming the first black person to gain Olympic medals.
He injured himself during the 200 m final and therefore withdrew from the 4 × 100 m relay.Within the UK Edward won the AAA championships in the 100 yd and 220 yd in 1920–1922, and in 1922 also took the 440 yd title.
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