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| Eddie (Ed) Lo | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ed Lo |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | April 1959 B.C.,Canada |
| Playing style | Penhold |
Medal record | |
Eddie (Ed) Lo is a Chinese-Canadian table tennis player.
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