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Ed Myers
Full name: Edwin Earl "Ed" Myers
Nickname(s): Laddie
Gender: Male
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Born: December 18, 1896 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States
Died: August 31, 1978 in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Affiliations: Chicago AA, Chicago (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Athletics
Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)
Biography
Ed Myers of Dartmouth College and the Chicago AA tied for the 1920 AAU pole vault title but lost on a jump-off and, after winning outright in 1923 and 1924, he again lost in a jump-off in 1926. He also won the IC4A in 1919 and 1920. Myers was an alternate on the 1924 Olympic team and represented the U.S. in the post-Games meet against the British Empire. He later placed fourth in the 1927 AAU and was one of the top U.S. vaulters for almost a decade; a remarkable achievement during a period of very rapid development in the event. Personal Best: PV – 4.00 (1924). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer | 23 | Antwerpen | Athletics | Men's Pole Vault | United States | USA | 3 | Bronze |
Men's Pole Vault
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer | 23 | Antwerpen | Athletics | United States | Final Standings | 3 | 3.60 | ||
| 1920 Summer | 23 | Antwerpen | Athletics | United States | Final Round | 3 | 3.60 | ||
| 1920 Summer | 23 | Antwerpen | Athletics | United States | Final Round | Jump-Off for 3/4 | 1 | 3.75 | |
| 1920 Summer | 23 | Antwerpen | Athletics | United States | Qualifying Round | NP | QU | 3.60 |
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