Edward Owen (Paralympian)

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

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
1968 Tel Aviv Club throw special class
1968 Tel Aviv Discus throw special class
1968 Tel Aviv Shot put special class
1968 Tel Aviv Pentathlon special class
1972 Heidelberg Pentathlon 5
1976 Montreal Discus throw 5
1968 Tel Aviv Javelin throw special class
Men's para swimming
1964 Tokyo 50 m freestyle supine incomplete class 4
1964 Tokyo 50 m breaststroke incomplete class 4
1964 Tokyo Medley relay open
1968 Tel Aviv 50 m breaststroke special class
1968 Tel Aviv 100 m breaststroke open
1964 Tokyo 50 m freestyle prone incomplete class 4
Men's wheelchair basketball
1988 Seoul Team competition

References
  1. "Obituary: Edward S. Owen". Kokomo Tribune.


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