Eddie Eagan
Boxer and Olympic bobsledder
Born
Died
1967
59 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A dual-sport athlete, competed in boxing and bobsledding. Won a gold medal in boxing at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics. Transitioned to bobsledding and secured a gold medal at the 1932 Lake Placid Olympics, becoming the first person to win gold medals in both sports. Represented the United States in multiple international competitions, exhibiting considerable skill and dedication.
Won Olympic gold in boxing (1920)
Secured Olympic gold in bobsled (1932)
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