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Hec Edmundson
Full name: Clarence Sinclair "Hec" Edmundson
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Born: August 3, 1886 in Moscow, Idaho, United States
Died: August 6, 1964 in Seattle, Washington, United States
Affiliations: Seattle Athletic Club, Seattle (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Biography
Hec Edmundson won the AAU 880 in 1909, and competed in the 400 and 800 at the 1912 Olympic Games, but he was best known as a basketball coach. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, the [University of Idaho] (1916-18), but then spent 28 years at the [University of Washington] (1920-47), where the field house was named in his honor. He also coached track for a few years. Personal Bests: 400 – 50.2 (1912); 880y – 1:55.2 (1909). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer | 25 | Stockholm | Athletics | Men's 400 metres | United States | USA | 2 h1 r2/3 | ||
| 1912 Summer | 25 | Stockholm | Athletics | Men's 800 metres | United States | USA | 7 |
Men's 400 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer | 25 | Stockholm | Athletics | United States | Semi-Finals | Heat One | 2 | ||
| 1912 Summer | 25 | Stockholm | Athletics | United States | Round One | Heat Eleven | 1 | QU | 50.2 |
Men's 800 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer | 25 | Stockholm | Athletics | United States | Final | 7 | |||
| 1912 Summer | 25 | Stockholm | Athletics | United States | Semi-Finals | Heat Two | 2 | QU | 1:55.8 |
| 1912 Summer | 25 | Stockholm | Athletics | United States | Round One | Heat Four | 1 | QU | 1:56.5 |
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