About Edgar Syers
Lived 1863 – 1946 (aged 82). Edgar Syers was a British figure skater and figure skating coach.
Edgar Morris Wood Syers (18 March 1863 – 16 February 1946) was a British figure skater who competed in both singles and pair skating. As a singles skater, he won the bronze medal at the 1899 World Championships. At age 45, he competed with his wife Madge Syers at the 1908 London Summer Olympics, coming in last but winning the bronze as only three pairs competed in this event, became the oldest figure skating Olympic medalist. He was also a figure skating coach.
Results Men's singles Event 1899 World Championships 3rd
Pairs Event 1908 Summer Olympic Games 3rd
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Who was Edgar Syers?
figure skater (1863–1946)
When was Edgar Syers born?
Edgar Syers was born on 18 March 1863 in Brighton.
When did Edgar Syers die?
Edgar Syers died on 16 February 1946 in Maidenhead.
What was Edgar Syers's occupation?
Edgar Syers was a figure skater and figure skating coach.
What nationality was Edgar Syers?
Edgar Syers was British.
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