About Ed Caruthers
Born 1945. Ed Caruthers is an American athletics competitor.
Edward Julius Caruthers Jr. (born April 13, 1945) is an American former athlete who competed mainly in the men's high jump event during his career.
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he competed for the United States at the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico, where he won the silver medal in the men's high jump event. He was also a member of the 1964 US Olympic Team with an 8th-place finish in the high jump.
Caruthers was drafted 310th overall by the Detroit Lions in the 12th round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft as a defensive back from the University of Arizona.
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Who is Ed Caruthers?
American high jumper
When was Ed Caruthers born?
Ed Caruthers was born on 13 April 1945 in Oklahoma City.
What is Ed Caruthers's occupation?
Ed Caruthers is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Ed Caruthers?
Ed Caruthers is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Caruthers. https://biography.guide/ed-caruthers/
MLA: "Ed Caruthers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-caruthers/.
Chicago: "Ed Caruthers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-caruthers/.
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