Ed Red
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 6, 1942 Kilgore, Texas, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin throw |
Walter Edward "Ed" Red (born March 6, 1942) is an American athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1] Known as Ed Red, he had one of the shortest names of any Olympian.
Personal life
[edit]Red is the brother-in-law of fellow Olympic javelin thrower, Richard George,[2] and he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ed Red Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ Benson, Lee (October 21, 2012). "About Utah: Former BYU javelin thrower Richard George will be honored, no regrets for this Utah sports star". www.deseret.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ Deseret News 1999-2000 Church Almanac. Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News. 1998. p. 555. ISBN 1573454915.
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