Ezra Burnham
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ezra Ellsworth•Burnham |
| Used name | Ezra•Burnham |
| Born | 4 April 1947 in ?, Saint James (BAR) |
| Died | 17 February 1973 in Raleigh, North Carolina (USA) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 64 kg |
| NOC |  Barbados |
Biography
Ezra Burnham eventually settled in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was killed early on a Saturday morning in February 1973 when the car he was driving went out of control and struck a utility pole, throwing Burnham from the vehicle. At the 1968 Mexico-City Olympics he was eliminated in the heats of the 400 metres.
Personal Best: 400 – 47.2 (1972).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BAR |
Ezra Burnham | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h1 r1/4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died when car struck a utility pole and he was thrown from the vehicle.)