Edward Mechling
Edward Anthony Mechling (January 31, 1878 in Hosensack, Pennsylvania – March 5, 1938 in Moorestown, New Jersey) was an American track and field athlete who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[1]
Mechling competed in the 800 metres. He placed fourth or fifth in his first-round (semifinals) heat and did not advance to the final.
References[edit]
- ^ "Edward Mechling". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
External links[edit]
- Edward Mechling at Olympedia
- De Wael, Herman. Herman's Full Olympians: "Athletics 1900". Accessed 18 March 2006. Available electronically at [1] Archived 2006-02-11 at the Wayback Machine.
- Mallon, Bill (1998). The 1900 Olympic Games, Results for All Competitors in All Events, with Commentary. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 0-7864-0378-0.
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