Eddie Flynn

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdward Loring "Eddie"•Flynn
Used nameEddie•Flynn
Born25 October 1909 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
Died7 February 1976 in Tampa, Florida (USA)
Measurements168 cm / 67 kg
AffiliationsLoyola Wolfpack, New Orleans (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Eddie Flynn was National AAU champion in 1931 and 1932 in addition to winning the Olympic welterweight championship. His overall amateur record was 144 wins and no losses. After the Olympics he turned professional, and fought well for three years, losing only one fight in 15. But he was drafted in 1935 and served through World War II, never again fighting professionally Flynn attended Loyola (New Orleans), graduating in 1936 with a degree in dentistry at which he made his career.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Eddie Flynn
Welterweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold