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Edward Owen (Paralympian)

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American Paralympic athlete (1946–2008)

Edward Owen
Personal information
BornJuly 18, 1946 (1946-07-18)
DiedAugust 1, 2008 (2008-09) (aged 62)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Men's para athletics
Gold medal – first place 1968 Tel Aviv Club throw special class
Gold medal – first place 1968 Tel Aviv Discus throw special class
Gold medal – first place 1968 Tel Aviv Shot put special class
Gold medal – first place 1968 Tel Aviv Pentathlon special class
Silver medal – second place 1972 Heidelberg Pentathlon 5
Silver medal – second place 1976 Montreal Discus throw 5
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Tel Aviv Javelin throw special class
Men's para swimming
Gold medal – first place 1964 Tokyo 50 m freestyle supine incomplete class 4
Gold medal – first place 1964 Tokyo 50 m breaststroke incomplete class 4
Gold medal – first place 1964 Tokyo Medley relay open
Gold medal – first place 1968 Tel Aviv 50 m breaststroke special class
Gold medal – first place 1968 Tel Aviv 100 m breaststroke open
Bronze medal – third place 1964 Tokyo 50 m freestyle prone incomplete class 4
Men's wheelchair basketball
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Team competition

Edward S. Owen (July 18, 1946 – August 1, 2008) was an American Paralympian. He participated in the seven Paralympic Games from 1964 to 1988, winning nine gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze medals.

References

  1. "Obituary: Edward S. Owen". Kokomo Tribune. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013.

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