Robert Edgren

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Intercalated Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Wadsworth•Edgren
Used nameRobert•Edgren
Born27 January 1874 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Died9 September 1939 in Carmel, California (USA)
Measurements195 cm / 102 kg
AffiliationsOlympic Club, San Francisco (USA) / California Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Robert Edgren had a long career as a weight-thrower between 1897 and 1910. His best finish in an AAU event was third in the 1901 56-lb. weight throw. He was also third in the hammer throw at the 1895 IC4A meet. Edgren later became a well-known sportswriter and cartoonist.

Personal Bests: SP – 11.78 (1902); DT - 41.61 (1910); HT – 38.23 (125-5) (1901).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1906 Intercalated Games Athletics USA Robert Edgren
Shot Put, Men (Intercalated) AC
Discus Throw, Men (Intercalated) AC
Discus Throw, Greek Style, Men (Intercalated) DNS