Eddie O'Toole

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdward David "Eddie"•O'Toole
Used nameEddie•O'Toole
Born28 June 1921 in New York, New York (USA)
Died12 September 1997 (aged 76 years 2 months 14 days) in Oceanside, New York (USA)
Measurements171 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsNYAC, New York (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Born to immigrant parents from Scotland and Ireland, Eddie O’Toole was AAU 6-mile/10K champion in 1946-48. In the 3-miles he finished fourth in 1946. He competed for Manhattan College and the NYAC. O’Toole later worked as a buyer for JC Penney. He also worked as an official at the Millrose Games and other track & field events in the New York area. O’Toole died suddenly from a heart attack. His obituary noted that he was survived by 11 sons and 4 daughters.

Personal Best: 10K – 32:17.6 (1946).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Eddie O'Toole
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 10