Edward Owen (Paralympian)

Edward Owen

Personal information
Born	July 18, 1946 (1946-07-18)
Died	August 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.

External links

• Ed Owen at the International Paralympic Committee