Edmund Black
American hammer thrower
About Edmund Black
Lived 1905 – 1996 (aged 91). Edmund Black was an American hammer thrower.
Edmund Franklin Black (May 3, 1905 – October 22, 1996) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw.
He competed for the United States in the 1928 Summer Olympics held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in the hammer throw where he won the bronze medal.
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Who was Edmund Black?
American hammer thrower
When was Edmund Black born?
Edmund Black was born on 3 May 1905 in Cumberland County.
When did Edmund Black die?
Edmund Black died on 22 October 1996.
What was Edmund Black's occupation?
Edmund Black was a hammer thrower.
What nationality was Edmund Black?
Edmund Black was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edmund Black. https://biography.guide/edmund-black/
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