Person Open DS/UK/4952 Edwards; Jonathan (1966-); CBE; English triple-jumper Edwards Jonathan 1966- English triple-jumper Male Jonathan David Edwards

Jonathan 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. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHeharper 3/25/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 d88b1a09-860b-4bf6-a70e-14ab22ca4c84