Eric Coy

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEric Eaton•Coy
Used nameEric•Coy
Born16 May 1914 in Nottingham, England (GBR)
Died28 October 1985 in Winnipeg, Manitoba (CAN)
Measurements185 cm / 95 kg
Affiliations?, Winnipeg (CAN)
NOC Canada

Biography

Eric Coy had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games Discus Throw, 2nd in the 1938 British Empire Games Shot Put. He also competed in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Shot Put and finished ninth.

Personal Bests: SP – 15.10 (1939); DT – 44.90 (1938).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics CAN Eric Coy
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) 15
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 23 r1/2

Special Notes