Edwin Young

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Edwin Frank "Win" Young (September 29, 1947 – June 22, 2006) was an American diver. He represented the United States at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where he won a bronze medal in 10 m platform.[1]

Edwin Young
Win Young (right) at the 1968 Olympics
Personal information
BornSeptember 29, 1947
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
DiedJune 22, 2006 (aged 58)
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Alma materIndiana University
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
SportDiving
ClubBloomington Swim Club
Indiana Hoosiers, Bloomington
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City 10 m platform
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1967 Winnipeg 10 m platform

Young was a six-time All-American diver for Indiana University and won the gold medal in 10 m platform at the 1967 Pan American Games. In retirement he coached diving at the University of Arizona.[1]

Young died in 2006, aged 58. He was survived by his daughter, Heather Marie Burgoyne.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Win Young. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Edwin F. "Win" Young Obituary. Arizona Daily Star. June 29, 2006