Edward Ryle
British athlete
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Edward Hewish Ryle (1 October 1885 – 5 April 1952) was a British track and field athlete competing in the 400 metres at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.[1]
Born1 October 1885
Cambridge, England
Died5 April 1952 (aged 66)
Navan, Meath, Ireland
SportAthletics
Event
440y/400m| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 October 1885 Cambridge, England |
| Died | 5 April 1952 (aged 66) Navan, Meath, Ireland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 440y/400m |
| Club | University of Cambridge AC Achilles Club |
Biography
Born in Cambridge, he was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and was successful at Fives[2] before his talent for running was discovered.[3]
Ryle finished second behind Wyndham Halswelle in the 440 yards event at the 1908 AAA Championships.[4][5]
At the 1908 Olympic Games, Montague won his preliminary heat in the 400 metres in a walkover. He placed third in his semifinal to be eliminated from competition.[2]
Ryle once again finished second in the 440 yards event at the 1910 AAA Championships.[6][7]
