Edward Leader
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edward Eastlake•Leader |
| Used name | Edward•Leader |
| Born | 28 August 1882 in Pershore, England (GBR) |
| Died | 22 April 1959 in Cattistock, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | L.A.C., London (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
After winning the high jump for Cambridge vs. Oxford in 1904, Edward Leader shared second place in the Oxbridge vs. Harvard/Yale match. The following year, he finished second at both the Oxbridge Sports and at the AAAs. Although he did not win a blue as a hurdler, he was chosen to represent Britain in the 110 hurdles at the 1908 Olympics. He was Called to the Bar in 1908 and practiced as a barrister.
Personal Bests: 120yH – 16.0 (1908); HJ – 1.83 (6-0) (1908).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Edward Leader | |||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 2 h13 r1/3 | |||||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | =10 | |||||
| Standing High Jump, Men (Olympic) |