Eldridge Eatman

Biography

Eldridge "Gus" Eatman (March 12, 1880 – August 15, 1960) was a Black Canadian sprinter and First World War veteran born in Zealand Station, now known as Zealand, in the province of New Brunswick and lived most of his life in Saint John, where he moved at a young age. During his career as a sprinter, Eatman challenged colour barriers and set multiple records in the early 1900's. In 1906, he was the recipient of the Powderhall Trophy.

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