Eddie Southern

Silas Edward Southern (January 4, 1938 – May 17, 2023) was an American sprinter and hurdler who won a silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles at 1956 Olympics. He won another silver medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1959 Pan American Games.

Eddie Southern
Southern in 1958
Personal information
Birth nameSilas Edward Southern
NicknameFast Eddie
Born(1938-01-04)January 4, 1938
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 2023(2023-05-17) (aged 85)
Height6 ft 0.5 in (1.842 m)
Weight179 lb (81 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint, hurdles
College teamTexas Longhorns
Coached byClyde Littlefield
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 yd – 9.5 (1958)
220 yd – 20.5 (1958)
400 m – 45.5 (1958)
110 mH – 14.1 (1957)
400 mH – 49.7 (1956)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1956 Melbourne 400 m hurdles
Pan American Games
1959 Chicago 4×400 m
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