Edgar Lloyd

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdgar William•Lloyd
Used nameEdgar•Lloyd
Born31 July 1886 in Lewisham, England (GBR)
Died3 January 1972 (aged 85 years 5 months 3 days) in Bromley, England (GBR)
AffiliationsHerne Hill Harriers, Mitcham (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

In a track race organized by Finchley Harriers at Stamford Bridge in 1913, Edgar Lloyd set new British records for every distance from 41 to 50 miles (6-13:58). He was a leading authority on the French composer, Michael Balfe.

Personal Best: Mar (360 yds. short) – 2-45:08.0 (1912).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR Edgar Lloyd
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 25