Edwin Argo
Encyclopedia
Edwin "Ed" Yancey Argo (September 22, 1895 – March 10, 1962) was an American
horse rider
who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics
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In 1932 he and his horse Honolulu Tomboy won the gold medal as member of the American eventing
team in the team eventing competition after finishing eighth in the individual eventing
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics
1932 Summer Olympics
The 1932 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the X Olympiad, was a major world wide multi-athletic event which was celebrated in 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. No other cities made a bid to host these Olympics. Held during the worldwide Great Depression, many nations...
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In 1932 he and his horse Honolulu Tomboy won the gold medal as member of the American eventing
Eventing
Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...
team in the team eventing competition after finishing eighth in the individual eventing
Equestrian at the 1932 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Games included Dressage , Eventing , and Show Jumping . The competitions were held from August 10, 1932 to August 14, 1932....
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