About Edward Duffy
Lived 1883 – 1918 (aged 35). Edward Duffy was a South African athletics competitor.
Edward John Duffy (6 June 1883 – 19 October 1918) was a South African athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
He was born in Ryno, North West and died in Johannesburg.
Duffy was a semifinalist (top 17) in the 100 metres at the 1908 Olympic Games, winning the first heat with a time of 11 3⁄5 seconds. Duffy took third place in semifinal 3, losing to James Rector, the eventual silver medalist.
Duffy lost in the preliminary heats of the 200 metres, placing second to Harold Huff. His time was 23.2 seconds.4 slower than Huff.
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Who was Edward Duffy?
South African athlete
When was Edward Duffy born?
Edward Duffy was born on 6 June 1883.
When did Edward Duffy die?
Edward Duffy died on 19 October 1918 in Johannesburg.
What was Edward Duffy's occupation?
Edward Duffy was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Edward Duffy?
Edward Duffy was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Duffy (athlete)
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