University of Illinois Athletics

Ed Lindberg, Track & Field • 1906-09

Ed Lindberg was a 1912 Olympic gold medalist in the 1600m relay, running the second leg for the United States team that set the world record. He helped the Illini to Big Ten Outdoor titles in 1906 and 1909 and won the AAU championships in the 440-yard dash in 1909 and 1911. In addition to his gold medal at the Stockholm Olympics in ’12, Lindberg won the bronze in the 400 meters. He died in 1978 at the age of 91.