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Eric Coy

1914 – 1985

Canadian discus thrower and shot putter

Discus throwerJavelin thrower

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About Eric Coy

Lived 1914 – 1985 (aged 71). Eric Coy was a Canadian discus thrower and javelin thrower.

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Important facts

Born

16 May 1914, Nottingham

Birth century

20th century

Died

28 October 1985, Winnipeg

Occupation

Discus thrower, javelin thrower

Nationality

Canada

Awards

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Also known as

Eric Eaton Coy

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Eric Coy's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Eric Coy?

Canadian discus thrower and shot putter (1914-1985)

When was Eric Coy born?

Eric Coy was born on 16 May 1914 in Nottingham.

When did Eric Coy die?

Eric Coy died on 28 October 1985 in Winnipeg.

What was Eric Coy's occupation?

Eric Coy was a discus thrower and javelin thrower.

What nationality was Eric Coy?

Eric Coy was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eric Coy

· Wikidata: Q5386310

· DBpedia: Eric Coy

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Coy. https://biography.guide/eric-coy/

MLA: "Eric Coy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-coy/.

Chicago: "Eric Coy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-coy/.

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