Edwin Thacker

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdwin Thomas•Thacker
Used nameEdwin•Thacker
Born24 July 1913 in Germiston, Gauteng (RSA)
Died4 August 1974
Measurements185 cm / 75 kg
NOC South Africa

Biography

Edwin Thacker had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1934 British Empire Games High Jump, 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games High Jump.

Personal Best: HJ – 1.98 (1939).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics RSA Edwin Thacker
High Jump, Men (Olympic) =12

Special Notes