Ed Graves

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdwin Darius "Ed"•Graves, Jr.
Used nameEd•Graves
Born10 July 1897 in Chesapeake City, Maryland (USA)
Died29 April 1986 in Scituate, Massachusetts (USA)
Measurements185 cm / 137 kg
AffiliationsUS Naval Academy, Annapolis (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Ed Graves was the captain of the U.S. Naval Academy crew which won the 1920 Olympic gold medal. He graduated from the Academy in June, 1920, but remained in Annapolis to train with the eight. Graves became a career officer in the Naval Air Force, retiring in 1950 as a captain.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Ed Graves
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold