Edward Carr
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edward Powell•Carr |
| Used name | Edward•Carr |
| Born | 27 February 1878 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 16 March 1947 in Bayville, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 168 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Xavier Athletic Association |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Edward Carr twice competed for the US at the Olympics as a distance runner. He competed for the Xavier AA. He ran the marathon in 1904 and the 5-mile and steeplechase in 1908. His only other known marathon was a New Years’ Day race in 1909, starting at Yonkers, New York, which began at a temperature of -18° C. (0° F.). Carr finished fourth in 3-00:45.8, as Olympian Robert Fowler won. Carr worked in Brooklyn as a salesman.
Personal Best: Mar – 3-00:45.8 (1909).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Edward Carr | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1 mile, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 3 | |||||
| 5 miles, Boys (Olympic (non-medal)) | 1 | |||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1 mile, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 3 | |||||
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Edward Carr | |||
| 5 miles, Men (Olympic) | 2 h2 r1/2 | |||||
| 3,200 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | AC h1 r1/2 |
Errata
DOB previously given 22 August 1880.