Edgar Seymour
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Olympic Flagbearer |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edgar Duff•Seymour |
| Used name | Edgar•Seymour |
| Born | 25 June 1912 in Cedar Falls, Iowa (USA) |
| Died | 30 April 2011 (aged 98 years 10 months 5 days) in Hilton, New York (USA) |
| Affiliations | Rochester Bobsled Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Edgar Seymour attended Penn State, graduating in 1938, and later earning a PhD in engineering from the University of Rochester. He stayed in the area, working for many years for Eastman Kodak in Rochester. With his bobsled partner, Art Tyler, he twice won the North American and US 2-man championships, both in 1952-53. Seymour later became very involved in another sport, soaring, or gliding. He was eventually inducted into the Soaring Hall of Fame, and for promoting the sport, was given an Exceptional Service Award in 1989.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | USA |
Edgar Seymour | |||
| Two, Men (Olympic) | Art Tyler | 6 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Winter Olympics | Olympic flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | USA |
Edgar Seymour |