About Edward Toms
Lived 1899 – 1971 (aged 71). Edward Toms was a British athletics competitor.
Edward James Toms (11 December 1899 – 2 January 1971) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Toms competed for Great Britain in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his teammates George Renwick, Richard Ripley and Guy Butler. Toms also competed in the 400 metres event but was eliminated in the second round.
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Who was Edward Toms?
British sprinter (1899–1971)
When was Edward Toms born?
Edward Toms was born on 11 December 1899 in London Borough of Hillingdon.
When did Edward Toms die?
Edward Toms died on 2 January 1971 in Wareham.
What was Edward Toms's occupation?
Edward Toms was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Edward Toms?
Edward Toms was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Toms. https://biography.guide/edward-toms/
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