Career
He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He competed in intercollegiate track for the University of Michigan. He died in Seattle, Washington.
In 1908 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 metre hurdles competition after finishing third in his heat.
Coe did not advance to the final. In the 800 metres, Coe finished second in his semifinal heat as well and did not advance to the final.
He finished two yards behind eventual silver medalist Emilio Lunghi, at 1:57.2.