Eddie Owen (runner)

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Biography

Owen competed for Great Britain in the 1908 Summer Olympics, held in London,[2] in the 5 miles race, where he won the silver medal.[3] 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 at the 1909 AAA Championships[4][5] and 1912 AAA Championships.[6][7]

He served with the Irish Guards regiment during World War I. After working at Belle Vue Stadium, he went on to manage Crayford & Bexleyheath Stadium (another greyhound track) in Bexley. He died in Woolwich.

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