Eddie Arnold
British artistic gymnast (1949–2001)
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Edward Randal Arnold (20 November 1949 – 2001) was a gymnast from Moston, Manchester, England, who participated in the Munich Olympics.[1] He died in 2001 due to a heart attack.[2]
Born20 November 1949
Died2001 (aged 51–52)
Country represented
Great Britain
England
ClubLeeds Athletic Institute
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| Born | 20 November 1949 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 2001 (aged 51–52) | ||||||||||||||
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| Club | Leeds Athletic Institute | ||||||||||||||
Head coach | Dick Gradley | ||||||||||||||
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Arnold attended Carnegie College 1969–1973, and then studied for a master's degree at Leeds University. After finishing his MA in physical education, he taught gymnastics in the area around London.[2] He also wrote a book on men's gymnastics.[3] Arnold then switched to teaching mathematics; he first taught at Bentley Wood High School and then at Hatch End High School from 1989 through his death.[2]
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