Edward Knourek
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edward Emil•Knourek |
| Used name | Edward•Knourek |
| Born | 12 February 1893 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Died | 10 May 1977 (aged 84 years 2 months 26 days) in Berwyn, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | Illinois AC, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Edward Knourek won the AAU pole vault in 1917 and 1921-22, tying for first in 1922. He finished third at the 1920 AAU Meet, which doubled as the Olympic Trials, and qualified him for the Olympic Team. A Chicago native, Knourek founded the American Machinery Exchange in 1920, a company that manufactured and sold woodworking machinery.
Personal Best: PV – 3.96 (13-0) (1922).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Edward Knourek | |||
| Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) | 4 |