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CodeDS/UK/4952
NameEdwards; Jonathan (1966-); CBE; English triple-jumper
Variations of NameJonathan David Edwards
Dates1966-
GenderMale
BiographyJonathan David Edwards, CBE, (born 10 May 1966 in London) is a former British triple jumper. He is a former Olympic, Commonwealth, European and World champion, and has held the world record in the event since 1995.

Following his retirement as an athlete, Edwards has worked as an athletics 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 is a member of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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