Edward Jefferys (7 February 1936 – 27 September 1998) was a South African sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres, men's 200 metres and men's 4 x 400 metres relay at the

1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar ...

. Jeffery finished sixth in the 220 yards and was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 yards at the

1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games The 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Welsh: ''Gemau Ymerodraeth Prydain a'r Gymanwlad'' 1958) were held in Cardiff, Wales, from 18 to 26 July 1958. It was the sixth edition of what would come to be known as the Commonwealth Games, the ...

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1936 births 1998 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics South African male sprinters Olympic athletes for South Africa Athletes (track and field) at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games athletes for South Africa Athletes from Durban 20th-century South African sportsmen {{SouthAfrica-athletics-bio-stub