Eddie Arnold

Eddie Arnold
Born(1949-11-20)20 November 1949
Died2001 (aged 51–52)
Gymnastics career
Country represented
United Kingdom Great Britain
England England
ClubLeeds Athletic Institute
Head coach
Dick Gradley
Medal record
Gymnastics
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place1978 Edmontonteam

Edward Randal Arnold (20 November 1949 – 2001) was a gymnast from Moston, Manchester, England, who participated in the Munich Olympics.[1] He died in 2001 due to a heart attack.[2]

Arnold attended Carnegie College 1969–1973, and then studied for a master's degree at Leeds University. After finishing his MA in physical education, he taught gymnastics in the area around London.[2] He also wrote a book on men's gymnastics.[3] Arnold then switched to teaching mathematics; he first taught at Bentley Wood High School and then at Hatch End High School from 1989 through his death.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Eddie Arnold Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 16 December 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Memorial for teacher". News Shopper. 4 April 2001. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Arnold, Eddie; Stocks, Brian (1979). Men's gymnastics. EP Sport. Wakefield, West Yorkshire: EP Publ. ISBN 978-0-7158-0602-9.
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