About Edward Ryle
Lived 1885 – 1952 (aged 66–67). Edward Ryle was a British athletics competitor.
Edward Hewish Ryle (1 October 1885 – 5 April 1952) was a British track and field athlete competing in the 400 metres at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Biography Born in Cambridge, he was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and was successful at Fives before his talent for running was discovered.
Ryle finished second behind Wyndham Halswelle in the 440 yards event at the 1908 AAA Championships.
At the 1908 Olympic Games, Montague won his preliminary heat in the 400 metres in a walkover. He placed third in his semifinal to be eliminated from competition.
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British athlete
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Edward Ryle was born in 1885.
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Edward Ryle died on 5 April 1952.
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Edward Ryle was an athletics competitor.
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Edward Ryle was British.
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