Edgar Burgess
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edgar Richard•Burgess |
| Used name | Edgar•Burgess |
| Born | 23 September 1891 in Kensington, England (GBR) |
| Died | 23 April 1952 in near Tanjah (Tangier), Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (MAR) |
| Affiliations | Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Edgar Burgess was educated at Eton and Magdalen College, Oxford and rowed at bow in the 1912 Olympic eight. He was the only man in the crew who had not already won a blue but the following year stroked Oxford to victory in his only appearance at the Boat Race. Burgess was a member of the Inner Temple and spent many years with the Sudan Political Service. On retirement, he stayed on in Africa where he died, at his home in Tangier.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Rowing | GBR |
Edgar Burgess | |||
| Eights, Men (Olympic) | Leander Club | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Competed in the Boat Race (1913 Oxford (won))