Ed Caruthers
Olympic athlete
1945 –
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Who is Ed Caruthers?
Ed Caruthers is a former American athlete who competed mainly in the men's high jump event during his career.
He competed for the United States at the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico, where he won the silver medal in the men's high jump event behind Dick Fosbury whose new jumping style went on to revolutionize the sport. He also was a member of the 1964 US Olympic Team with an 8th place finish in the high jump.
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- Born
- Apr 13, 1945
- Also known as
- Edward J. Caruthers Jr.
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Arizona
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on July 23, 2013
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