Ned Merriam
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ned Alvin•Merriam |
| Used name | Ned•Merriam |
| Born | 26 October 1884 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (USA) |
| Died | 9 July 1956 (aged 71 years 8 months 14 days) in Tinley Park, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 61 kg |
| Affiliations | Chicago Maroons, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Ned Merriam ran for the University of Chicago. He also starred on the football team from 1905-08 for the Maroons. Merriam later became a track coach, initially at Texas A&M, Iowa State, DePauw, and then Yale. In 1929 he returned to his alma mater and coached Chicago from 1929-50, when he retired.
Personal Best: 440y – 49.6 (1906).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Ned Merriam | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h1 r2/3 |