Edward Duffy
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Edward John Duffy (June 6, 1883 – October 19, 1918) was a South Africa
n athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
in London
.
He was born in Ryno, North West
and died in Johannesburg
.
Duffy was a semifinalist (top 17) in the 100 metres
at the 1908 Olympic Games, winning the first heat with a time of 11 35 seconds. Duffy took third place in semifinal 3, losing to James Rector, the eventual silver medal
ist.
Duffy lost in the preliminary heats of the 200 metres
, placing second to Harold Huff
. His time was 23.2 seconds, .4 slower than Huff.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
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He was born in Ryno, North West
North West (South African province)
North West is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Mafikeng. The province is located to the west of the major population centre of Gauteng.-History:...
and died in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
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Duffy was a semifinalist (top 17) in the 100 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres
The men's 100 metres was the shortest of the sprint races at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held over the course of three days...
at the 1908 Olympic Games, winning the first heat with a time of 11 35 seconds. Duffy took third place in semifinal 3, losing to James Rector, the eventual silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
ist.
Duffy lost in the preliminary heats of the 200 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres
The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908.43 sprinters from 15 nations competed.-Records:...
, placing second to Harold Huff
Harold Huff
Harry "Doc" J. Huff was an American athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.He died in Kansas City, Missouri....
. His time was 23.2 seconds, .4 slower than Huff.