J. Stanley Edwards

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexMale
Full nameJohn Stanley•Edwards
Used nameJ. Stanley•Edwards
Born29 March 1872 in Pembroke, Ontario (CAN)
Died10 February 1955 (aged 82 years 10 months 12 days) in Denver, Colorado (USA)
Measurements184 cm
NOC United States

Biography

Although entered in the 1896 high jump, J. Stanley Edwards did not compete at the Athina Olympics. Edwards was a football player at the University of Denver. He later became a life insurance executive and a trustee at his alma mater. Edwards became an American citizen in 1884 when his father was naturalized.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1896 Summer Olympics Athletics USA J. Stanley Edwards
High Jump, Men (Olympic) DNS