John Edgington
British racewalker
About John Edgington
Lived 1936 – 1993 (aged 56–57). John Edgington was a British racewalker.
John William Edgington (5 April 1936 – February 1993) was a British racewalker. He competed in the men's 20 kilometres walk at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Edgington?
British racewalker
When was John Edgington born?
John Edgington was born on 5 April 1936 in Coventry.
When did John Edgington die?
John Edgington died in 1993 in Coventry.
What was John Edgington's occupation?
John Edgington was a racewalker.
What nationality was John Edgington?
John Edgington was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Edgington. https://biography.guide/john-edgington/
MLA: "John Edgington." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-edgington/.
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