Edward Kirby

For the American politician from Massachusetts, see Edward P. Kirby. For the public relations manager, see Edward M. Kirby.
Olympic medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris 3000 metre team

Edward Buckler Kirby (October 30, 1901 – July 5, 1968) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team. He competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France, in the 3000 metre team where he won the bronze medal with his team mates William Cox and Willard Tibbetts.[1]

Kirby graduated from Cornell University in 1924 and was a member of the Sphinx Head Society. He was born in Washington, D.C., and died in New York City.

References

  1. ^ "Edward Kirby". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 September 2021.


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