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Ed Glover
Full name: Edward Chester "Ed" Glover
Gender: Male
Born: March 1, 1885 in Emsworth, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: November 2, 1980 in Crown Point, Indiana, United States
Affiliations: Chicago AA, Chicago (USA) / Purdue Boilermakers, West Lafayette, Indiana (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)
Biography
Ed Glover entered Purdue in January 1903, but did not graduate. He later competed for the Chicago AA, winning the 1905 AAU pole vault. At the 1906 Olympics he could not repeat the form he had shown at home and placed third behind the world record holder, Fernand Gonder (FRA), and Bruno Söderström of Sweden. Glover later became a lawyer in Lake County, Indiana, and served two terms as mayor of Crown Point, Indiana. Personal Best: PV – 3.66 (1907). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 Summer | 21 | Athina | Athletics | Men's Pole Vault | United States | USA | 3 | Bronze |
Men's Pole Vault
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 Summer | 21 | Athina | Athletics | United States | Final Standings | 3 | 3.350 |
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