Edward Owen (Paralympian)

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BornJuly 18, 1946 (1946-07-18)
DiedAugust 1, 2008(2008-08-01) (aged 62)
Edward Owen
Personal information
BornJuly 18, 1946 (1946-07-18)
DiedAugust 1, 2008(2008-08-01) (aged 62)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Men's para athletics
Gold medal – first place1968 Tel AvivClub throw special class
Gold medal – first place1968 Tel AvivDiscus throw special class
Gold medal – first place1968 Tel AvivShot put special class
Gold medal – first place1968 Tel AvivPentathlon special class
Silver medal – second place1972 HeidelbergPentathlon 5
Silver medal – second place1976 MontrealDiscus throw 5
Bronze medal – third place1968 Tel AvivJavelin throw special class
Men's para swimming
Gold medal – first place1964 Tokyo50 m freestyle supine incomplete class 4
Gold medal – first place1964 Tokyo50 m breaststroke incomplete class 4
Gold medal – first place1964 TokyoMedley relay open
Gold medal – first place1968 Tel Aviv50 m breaststroke special class
Gold medal – first place1968 Tel Aviv100 m breaststroke open
Bronze medal – third place1964 Tokyo50 m freestyle prone incomplete class 4
Men's wheelchair basketball
Gold medal – first place1988 SeoulTeam competition

Edward S. Owen (July 18, 1946 – August 1, 2008) was an American Paralympian. He participated in the seven Paralympic Games from 1964 to 1988,[1] winning nine gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze medals.

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