| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 5 November 1881 Salford, England |
| Died | 6 May 1965 (aged 83) Isleworth, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | racewalking |
| Club | Polytechnic Harriers |
Medal record | |
Edward Adams Spencer (5 November 1881 – 6 May 1965) was aBritish athlete who competed mainly in therace walk.[1]
Spencer was born inSalford, Lancashire[2]
Spencer representedGreat Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London,[3][4] where he competed in the10 mile walk event. He qualified from heat one for the final and then secured a bronze medal behindGeorge Larner andErnest Webb. He won the bronze despite walking in withFred Carter who was given the same time but judged to have passed the line after Spencer.[2]
Spencer later moved to London to work as a solicitor's clerk.[2]
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