Eric Wilson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEric Colquhoun•Wilson
Used nameEric•Wilson
Born8 October 1900 in Iowa City, Iowa (USA)
Died2 July 1985 in Iowa City, Iowa (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsIowa Hawkeyes, Iowa City (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Eric Wilson placed fourth at the 1924 Olympic Trials 400 to make the Olympic Team. A graduate of the University of Iowa, he won Big Ten title for that school in 1921 and 1923. He then spent 44 years at the university as its sports information director (SID).

Personal Best: 400 – 47.7 (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Eric Wilson
400 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 h6 r2/4