Edwin Thacker
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edwin Thomas•Thacker |
| Used name | Edwin•Thacker |
| Born | 24 July 1913 in Germiston, Gauteng (RSA) |
| Died | 4 August 1974 |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 75 kg |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Edwin Thacker had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1934 British Empire Games High Jump, 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games High Jump.
Personal Best: HJ – 1.98 (1939).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Edwin Thacker | |||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | =12 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (2–0–0 1934 London ATH gold: high jump; 1938 Sydney ATH gold: high jump)