Jonathan Edwards

Olympic athlete

1966 –

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Who is Jonathan Edwards?

Jonathan David Edwards, CBE is a former British triple jumper. He is a former Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European champion, and has held the world record in the event since 1995.

Following his retirement as an athlete, Edwards has worked as a sports commentator and presenter for BBC television. Formerly a devout Christian, he also presented episodes of the BBC Christian worship programme Songs of Praise, until he renounced his faith in 2007. He was a member of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the 2012 games.

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Born
May 10, 1966
Windsor
Spouses
Religion
  • Atheism
Nationality
  • England
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Durham University
  • Van Mildert College
  • West Buckland School
Lived in
  • London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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