| Eddie Owen | |
| Birth Date: | 6 November 1886 |
| Birth Place: | Manchester, England |
| Death Place: | Woolwich, England |
| Country: | Great Britain |
| Sport: | Long-distance running |
Edward Owen (6 November 1886 – 24 September 1949) was a British athlete who competed mainly in long-distance races.[1]
Owen competed for Great Britain in the 1908 Summer Olympics, held in London, in the 5 miles, where he won the silver medal. In the 1912 Summer Olympics he was able to win the bronze medal in the 3000 m team event.
Born in Manchester, he ran for Salford Harriers and Manchester Athletic Club during his career. He twice won at the AAA Championships at the 1909 AAA Championships[2] [3] and 1912 AAA Championships.[4] [5]
He served with the Irish Guards regiment during World War I. After working at Belle Vue Stadium, he went on to manage Crayford & Bexleyheath Stadium (another greyhound track) in Bexley. He died in Woolwich.