| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 April 1885 Lambeth, London, England |
| Died | 28 December 1937 (aged 52) Fulham, London, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400m/440y |
| Club | South London Harriers |
Edwin Herbert Montague (13 April 1885 – 28 December 1937) was a Britishathlete. He competed at the1908 Summer Olympics in London.[1]
Montague finished third in the440 yardsAAA Championships event at the1903 AAA Championships[2] and second at the1904 AAA Championships.[3][4] Another third place at the1905 AAA Championships[5] was followed by him finally winning the 440 yards title at the1907 AAA Championships.[6][7]
At the 1908 Olympic Games, Montague won his preliminary heat in the400 metres with a time of 50.2 seconds. He dropped his time to 49.8 seconds in the semifinals but lost toWyndam Halswelle, who set a new Olympic record at 48.4 seconds in the race. Montague's second-place finish in the semifinals prevented him from advancing to the final.
He was also a member of the British team, which was eliminated in the first round of themedley relay event by the United States.
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